Young as I was--being then only in my tenth year, my ideas and knowledge of the world, however, being far in advance of my age--I determined to run away from home.

Mr.Russell's offer of twenty-five dollars a month was a temptation which I could not resist.

The remuneration for my services seemed very large to me, and I accordingly stole away and walked to Leavenworth.
Mr.Badger, one of Mr.Russell's superintendents, immediately sent me out, mounted on a little gray mule, to herd cattle.

I worked at this for two months, and then came into Leavenworth.

I had not been home during all this time, but mother had learned from Mr.Russell where I was, and she no longer felt uneasy, as he had advised her to let me remain in his employ.