Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-13

NIo'hNis S"iu uS uS' uso''S'
took her hand, in preparation for retiring,
will it be any harm if dream about our
country house Tonight =
No my DEAR replied the mo,her.' but
you must not forget your prayers, for God
will bless only those that love and serve HIM
The little girl clanbcred upon her fathers
knee 10 receive his parting kiss, and in "A
few moments she left the room with her
mother.
A note had been left upon the table by
the servan, on retiring from prayers, which,
he now opened. A sickly change came
over his countenance as he read the contents.
The negotiation for funds which he had con-
sidered as almost settled al three o'clock
could not be effected.
What is the matter, my dcar?' said his
wife, as she took her seat by his side.
lie raised his head from his hands and sighed
deeply.
The cause ofhis trouble was soon explain
cd.
What can we do, Mary7' he added,'
have tried every source and ten thousand dol
lars are yet wanted. These are awful times
and fear for the result. We were prepar-
ed for some disappointment, but this is crush
ing. Had the money
The pale face of his wife became sudden
ly illuminated with beautiful enthusiasm.
William, you have-you have all tina, is
needed
Hawkins looked at her for moment, and
the glow Eindlcd upon his own cheek. lie
sighed again, as he took her hand, and re-
piled: Noble woman, understand you,
and such thing may be due to my generous
employer. But Mary, think, in these times,
we risk our al-and then what is to become
of our country project!'
William, | can checrfnly give this up
for the present year, if necessary. Let us
prove to Mr.. Ockham that we are grateful.
Remember what we were when he employed
you. Nay, William she added, as her
beautiful eyes filled with tears, { let him have
it if we lose it all. At the worst we shall
have tho income from my annt's legacy,
which will be enough for our simple wants.
-Four hundred dollars, my dear, is,
We'll, William, have we not lived for
years on less sum-
But our daughter
Mrs. Hawkins raised her eyes, involun,a-
rily, to Heaven. Her husband understood
the mute but eloquent appeal. He hesitatcd
no longer.
MY dear, it shall be done, if necessary.
A noble benefactor has Mr.. Ockham been
to us, and he should be served with our best.
My hour for calling upon him has arrived.
Farewell, will be at home by nine
St. Johns had just struck eight when the
clerk gained entrance to the house of Mr..
| n,l. Tkn cl,.pt in hiS priyof Ia
chamber, and desired 10 see him there. AS
he assembled the stairs, he caught glimpse
of large and happy family circle through
the open parlor door. He scarcely knew
why, but his heart sank within him as he pas
sed
lir. Ocklam was pacing the floor as he
entered. He stopped and extended an open
letter to his clerk as he entered, saying, as
he did So
Hawkins, the express has brought me
rather an unwelcome gift
Hawkins saw the contents at single
glance, and grew suddenly pale 2
Dishonorcd, SIR"
). Dishonored. Hawkins, there is no trus
in man. Hawkins said this with emphasis
- That and the protest toge,her-bu, have
you succeeded
The Whipples are short themselves
! but
But what-comc to the point
, Il hope the money can be had
, 'Hope-I am sick of hope. Two hopes
among the fairest have been blighted in ont
day. must have certainties now-or-or
you know the consequence, Hawkins
, you misunderstood me, sir. l know
. that the money can be had. Ten or twelve
thousand will cover the demand, il is yours.
when and on what termsl'
1T will be subject TO your check tomor
row, sir, and as for the term-Ile hesna
] ted.
1 The terns-you hcsitalc-have you
t been dabbling with the two per cenlers
Have you dared, after what have said thi
morning.
Mr.. Ockham,' responded the clerk
| proudly, and his cheek and brow suddenl
became sunused with crimson. There wa
$ sorrow, anger, and wounded pride, in the IN
> linching glance with which he met MIR. Ock
d ha us cleaning eye.
r. NAY, pardon me- replied the merchant
while his own cheek colored with shame IA
the ungencrous supposlion, 'these times IT.
y all tempers, and was Iasty; but the term.
y man, the TERMS
d The terms may be as you please, Nj
IL Ockham.'
d 'Nay, Hawkins,I can't understand th
1t Where is the money to come fromE
At 1t is lodged in the Bank of America,
= my name, and | shall transfer it to your ac
l. count in the morning.
he The truth flashed at once upon the min
l. of the merchant. lie knew the others cil
A. cumslances; he knew his plans his chez
y shed desire III regard TO the country hous,
ut For the first time, he was overcome in Ill
m presence of his clerk. lie sat down silen
he ly; molioning Hawkins to be seated, an
more than one large tear appeared on h
4 cheek. The impulse of generous natur,
I'd thoroughly awakened by one artless, b.
,g MASTER touch of sympathy, struggled m,
ment with his professional pride, and for
to moment only.
Is Hawkins Won DISTRESS mo he exclain