Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-24

Have you a good name OH the note ?
4 think have
Perhaps we can accommodate you.'
Somers also called upon Mr. Barrow
who promised also to use his influence. anc
thN'ght there was no doubt but he coulc
obtain the money.
The directors had assembled in the bank
and among others, Somers' note was pro.
duced.
We had better accept This small note from
worthy young man. said Pelby TO his as
sociates.
plague on these little notes said Jane
son, we are eiernalIy bothered by them
Why don't our young men, who want a
few dollars call upon the brokers' 1t is
their business to accommodate them-not
ours
80 say replied Ormand, we do not
open the bank to accommodate every man
to few dollars who may want the amount.
We should have nothing else to do
%, let the young man be accommodated
this once said Pelby; he is good for the
amount, and is working hard to get along
Perhaps it might be as well said Barrow.
but shall have nothing to say about IT,
Ills of no use-here cashier, tell the
man that it was no; possible for us to do
anything for him to day, said Jameson.
handing Mr.. Jake the note.
Mr. Somers was disappointed on learn
ing that he could not be accommodated :
more especially as he had conversed with
two of the directors oil the bank, who seemed
TO be favorably disposed toward him but
he said nothing and went his way resolving
to be diligent in business, and surmount all
the difficulties in his path, hoping before
many months 20 be relieved from the neces-
si,y OF asking accommodation at the banks.
Somers prospered beyond his expectations.
Attentive TO his business and economical in
his habits, he won the confidence Of others
and received large share OF patronage.
During the second year OF business, on
taking account of his stock. he ascertained
that his profits we're larger than on the pre-
vious year, aud he had found less difficulty
in meeting his payments.
From this time Somers began to pros
per-his business increased and every thing
went on smoothly with him He had no
occasion to solicit favors al the bank and
it was easy for him to meet his payments
With his little capital he made safe invest
ments-took advantage Of the market and
made quick returns. A great many schemes
were presented for his countenance, where
large profits were anticipated, but he reiec-
ted them all, and preferred to trade in his
own certain business than to trust to that
which was visionary. He was right. While
many OF his friends failed in business, Som
ers prospered and in few years was con-
sidered safe and substantial merchant.
A pleasant day in summer, as Somers
was busy in his store, in stepped Pelby, the
old bank director. Il am glad to hear of
your prosperity said he. Il always knew
you would succeed in business.
i have made out thus far, better than
had reason to expect. When started, you
know it was with difficulty that made my
payments, but presevering and exerting
myself, | have prospered.
If you should ever be in wan. of money
10 carry on your business we should be glad
10 accommodate you at our bank. We will
discount your paper 10 any amount
Mr.. Somers thanked the director for his
'her and remarked-When | needed ac-
;ommodaton you would not obige me,
hough | earnestly solicited it. Now, as
10 not stand in need of assistance you Of
er il to me.
1T was not my fault the other directors
lid not know you. aud they seldom dis
count for strangers. We should be very
lapPy now to do any thing for you
There is young Mr.. P who has
us: started in business, who | know is in
reed of a little help. Suppose you make
him the offer
%, we don't know any thing about him.
lie may be one of the most worthy of men,
'ut he is unknown to the directors, &
Wishing Mr.. Somers good morning, Pelby
walked down the street
Not a month went by, when passing along
me day, Mr.. Somers met Mr.. Barrow, an
'ther bank director, who took him by the
land smiIingly inqurng for his health.
We'll, sir how do you get along these
ines said Mr.. Barrow.
Pretty well, sir
DO you need more capital in your bus
ness 2
oh, no; my credit is good but ! prefer
D make cash purchases
If you should be in want of money any
me, We would be ready to discount your
ote at the bank. We like to oblige when
re know it is safe
i don't know as am in want of accom-
rotation at present
Perhaps you will find it to your adyan-
lge to invest more capital in your business
We will discount for you any amount, and
hould be happy to do So
Somers thanked him for the offer, but
5 he passed along could not but re-
ect on the change that few years had
When poor he never received
smile or kind look from Barrow-now
e was pleasant as could be. Once he