Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-03


4 that he would not think hard of him, if h
could not pay his passage Immediately, bu
l that he would certainly, settle it rs soon a
/ he could obtain as much money. Th
captain became enrared. and abused hin
IN very unfceling manner, declaring thai
: the tale about the loss Of his money TO b.
a gross fabrication, and he sworc, lout
enough to be heard by all on board, that
, having been imposed on in that way offer
before, he was prepared to serve such i'm.
posters according to their deserts. and that
he would turn half a days sail out Of his
way to put him on shore at the nearest
point of land. One of the passengers-
youth Of about the same age of the vounr
mnn-having witnessed the whole affair.
and seeing the pockct-booIi when it fell.
was prepared to give testimony in favor Of
the unfortunate, he advanced toward the
captain, and stated that he thought he was
rather severe in his threats: that the truth
had been told him. and there was no doubl
but that he would get his pay at some fr-
turc time. do YOU dictate to me. SIR"
said the captain. whose wrath had been
greatly Increased by the appeal I've
met these characters before TO-DAY. and |
am determined to make an example of that
ie!!!!3w--he goes ashore at thc nearest point"
40 expostulate was in vain and the
friend who had so kindly come to his as
sistance. taking out his purse, turned to the
young man, and presented it to him, togeth-
or with his card, saying,
Take this and uec it; if YOU are ever
able to pay me it will be well; if not it will
be no great matter"
/ oft will bo ,,ooIIo.. e, 49,, o.
a detail of the matter: suffice it for M to
say that the young man hcsitated TO receive
the purse, in consideration of the gloomy
prospect that seemed to be before him, but
was finally prevailed upon to accept it.
After their arriva! in New York, the two
young men became intimate friends The
one who lost his money, assisted by the
other, soon procured employment, dis
charged his obligation. and was successful
IN the accumulation of wealth.
Here the Old gentleman dashed q tear
from his eye. and. rising from his seat.
walked towards the window. The compa-
ny waited with breathlcss interest for the
sequel of the story. Returning to his
place. Mr.. Hartly continucd-"The two
friends at length separated: one Of them
leaving New York. settled in distant part
of America. and long interval ella pscd.
But BELL. he exclaimed, Springing from his
seat, where are the Miss Warrens and Miss
Walter? | do not see them here"
They were not invited. Pa replied
Arabca
But nay DEAR" said he. aftntionateiy.
did not maze it an express condition that
all who were at the party given by Mrs.
Douglass, should be hcre!'
Yes; but Pa" said Helen, with Il toss If
her head which gave meaning to the words.
YES; but Pa, you know, we ladies have our
preferences"
And 50 have we gentlemen, replied Mr..
Hartley; land am here to teach you
lesson. in a way that hope You will i'm
press it upon your minds forever. Know
then, my dear girls, and You, ladies AMI
gcntlcmcn-all of you-that | was the
young man Of whom have spoken and
that the father of Miss Walter, the young
lady that my daughters treated with SO
much indifference before you all. was the
the man to whom was so much indebted:
and perhaps to his influence and friendship
| am indebted for my present inIcpen.
dcnce.' The manner in which the Old
gentleman concluded his story made deep
impression upon every one present; and
while he sat few moments overcome by
the feelings that agitatCd him, the most re-
SpcCtiul silence was maintained until Ara
bella, wrought to sincere repentance for
the error sh" had committed. burst into
tears, and, throwing her arms around her
fathers neck. begged Thousand pardons
and promised 10 make all the amends in her
power. Helen Joined her in promises OF