Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-18
Another pause ensued, and then Jarvis said, while

VI you hre wiling, Mr. bHngfOrd, snould nko
you TO deduct one half of what | owe you for
those frs took from you, from this weeks wsges.
My family are in wnnt of a good many things
and am particularly DESTROYS Of buying barrel
of -four to night
Say nothing of that, John. Let IL be forgot
ten with your pnst msdeeds. Here are your wa
ges-twelyc dolnrs-and if it gives you ms much
pleasure TO receive as ii does me to pay them, then
YOU feel no ordinary degree of satisfaction
Mr.. JARVIS received the large sum for him TO pos
sess, aud hurried away to grocery Here he
bought for six dollars, barrel of flour, and ex-
pended two dollars more of his wages in sugar,
COTE ten, n'olnsses, etc. Near to the store was
the market.house. Thence he repaired, aud
bought meat and various kinds OF vegetables,
with butter &c. These lie carried TO the store,
and gave directions 10 have all sent home TO him.
he had now two dollars left on, of the twelve he
had earned since Monday morning, and with these
in his pocket, he returned home AS he drew
near the house, his heart fluttered in anticipation
of the delightful change that would pass upon all
beneath its humble roof He had never, in his
life experienced feelings of such real Joy.
A lew moments brought him 10 the door, and
he went in with the quick step that had marked
his entrance foi several days 1t was not quite
dark, and his wife sat sewing by the window
She was finishing pair of pm aoons that had to
go home that worry evening, and with the money
she was to get for them she expected to buy the
Sunday dinner. There was barely enough food
IN the house for supper and unless she received
her pay for this piece OF work, she had no means
OF getting the required sustenance for herself and
chidrer-or rather, for her husband, herself aud
children. The individual for whom it was nten.
ded was not prompt pay-maser and usually
grumbled whenever Mrs. Jarvis asked him for
money. TO add 10 the circumstances OF concern
and trouble of mind, she felt almost ready 10 give
up from the excessive pain in her breast, and the
weakness Of her whole frame. AS her husband
ala l,..
troublesome countenance and then bent down
over the work, and piled her needle hurriedly. AZ
the twilight fell dimly around, she drew nearer
and nearer to the window, and nj Inst stood up,
and leaned close up to the panes OF glass, so that
her hand almost touched, in order to catch the
few feeble rays of light that were still visible
But she could not finish the garment upon which
she wrought, by the light of day. A candle was
now lit, and she took her place by the table, not
so much as glancing towards her husband, who
had seated himself in chair, with his youngest
Child on lis knee. Haitian hour passed in silence,
and then Mrs. Jarvis rose up, having taken the
last stitch in the garment she was making, and
passed in to the adjoining chamber. In few min
utes she came out, with her bonnet and shawl on,
and the pair of pantaloons that she had just finish
ed, on her arm.
Where are you going Jane p her husband ask
ed in tone of surprise, that seemed to her ear
mingled with disappointment
But wouldn't GO now, Jane. Wait until after
supper, ~ ~.
work will be wanted. 1t should have been home
two hours ago.
And she gded from the room before he could
make up his mind to detain her by telling the news
that was trembling on his tongue for ulterance.
A walk of few minutes brought her to the
door of a tailor's shop, around the front Of which
hung snndry garments exposed for sale. This shop
she entered, and presented the pair Of psnaoons
20 e mag who stood behind the counter. His
face relaxed not a muscle as he took them and
made a careful examination of the work.
They'll do he at length said tossing them n
side, aud resuming his employment Of cutting out
II garment.
Poor Mrs Jarvis paused, dreading TO utter her
request. But necessity conquered the painful re-
luctance, and she said,
Can YOU pay me for this pair, tonight, Mr.
Willeis?'
mo. I've got more money to pay on Monday
Than know where TO get, and cannot let cent
go out.'
But Mr.. Willeis, -
Il don't want TO hear any of your reasons Mrs
Jarvis You can't have The money tonight and
any how, don't see fl TO pay out money in little
dribs The fact is aud he looked angry at the
poor woman, if you don't stop this Fostering me
for money every whip stitch, | won't give you
another job. Pm tired of it,
Mrs. Jarvis turned slowly AWAY, and had near.
y reached the door, when the though, Of her
children caused her 10 pause. To them want for
food, was thought she could not bear Thus
far, she had been able TO keep them from hunger,
and TO still keep them from its pangs, had she
worked all day with unusual industry, although
suffering much from pain and debility.
Il cannot 60, Mr.. WiIlets, without the money!
she sail, suddenly turning, and speaking in an ex-
cited tone.
,.iu I'M,
reply, while the tailor glanced angrily at her, and
compressed his lips firmly.
90, SIR changing her tone pay me what you
owe the | want il very much
% yes. So you all say But | am used 10
such make-believes. You get no money out OF
angry nOw-so you had better go home at once
if you don't ! II never give you stitch of work,
so help
Mrs. Jarvis did not pause TO hear the concu-
ding words of the sentence.
What shall do !" was the almost despairng
question that she asked OF herself as she hurried
towards her home. On entering the house she
made no remarks, for there was no one to whom
she could tell her troubles and disappointment,
with even the most feeble hope of word of com
fort. Mechanically she proceeded to set the TIA
BILE and serve up the last portion of food that re
manned. loaf of bread and few slices of cold
-sssai made up her little store. As they were all
knock at the door, which Mrs. Jarvis Immediate
ly answered.
Does Mr. Jarvis live here !? asked rough
voice.
Yes, SIR was the reply
Well here is barrel of -four and some gro
ceries for him. Shall bring them in here, miami
There must be some mistake, sir. They do
not belong here. We have bought no barrel Of
foui or groceries,
is not this Mr.. Jarviss2'
Yes
'And number 40T
Yes
Then this is the place, for that was The drec-
lion given me-.
Yes this is the place-bring them in spoke
up Jarvis in an animated tone.
The drayman Of course obeyed First he roll
led in the barrel OF four then came number Of
packages. evidently containing groceries and.
finally one or Two pieces Of meat, and sundry lots
OF vegetables.