placed, who, like him, are anxious to rise from
the ranks. It is my hope that this story,
suggested in part by the career of an eminent
American editor, may afford encouragement to
such boys, and teach them that "where there is
a will there is always a way."

New York, October 1874.




RISEN FROM THE RANKS;

OR,

HARRY WALTON'S SUCCESS.


CHAPTER I.

HARRY WALTON.

"I am sorry to part with you, Harry," said Professor Henderson. "You
have been a very satisfactory and efficient assistant, and I shall
miss you."

"Thank you, sir," said Harry. "I have tried to be faithful to your
interests."