The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-22
ISCELLANEOU.S.
From the Philadelphia Saturday Courier.
HENRY AND CHARLES;
OR, HONESTY AND DISHONESTY
BY D. G. COLEswORTHY.
Concluded. y
BY d. c. COLEswoRTHY.

Ell. He told her the whole affair, amid sobs
and tears.
"Never mind, my son." said she, q the
really guilty person will be detected at last
Il is hard to be accused of dishonesty, but
il will be best not to say word about it.
Mr. Simonton is wealthy and we are poor,
and, if he were disposed, he could injure
us great deal but he is deceived. By
and by, when he knows who is the really
dishonest person, he will not hesitate to do
justice by you. Dry your tears, and for
the present you can assist me about the
house Perhaps you can find good open
ing in the course Of few weeks.''
Mr.. Jones exceedingly regretted what had
happened when he came home to his din
ner, but he whispered not word Of re-
proach against his son nor his master. Like
a Christian philosopher, he remarked:
"Never mind, my boy, innocence will be
vindicated in the end, while crime alone will
be punished. Dwell not on the unhappy
circumstance, but be happy al home, till
you can obtain another place. 1t will turn
out right in the end. Your motto always
has been, look on the right side.'''
When Henry took his trunk away from
Mr.. Simonton's, he went into the parlor to
bid Mrs. S. and her daughter good bye, but
they took no notice Of him. A tear in his
eye told how keenly he felt the slight
"But Pll not mind it," said he, as he
brushed the tear from his cheek.
In a few days he met Charles
SWhat fool you was" SAID he, " to
leave that money in your trunk. You might
have known the old man would find you
outo
II didn't put the money there, and you
know it.''
81 know it Tell me that again, if you
dare!" t
Henry made no reply, and passed on.
twas not a long time before young Jones
obtained another situation. He went into
the store Of gentleman, who, liking his
appearance, asked him if he did not wish
for a place in his establishment. Henry
was pleasantly situated with Mr. Roberts,
and gave perfect satisfaction to his employer
He was attentive to his business, and took
care to improve the spare moments of his
time.
Henry had been in his new situation
about four months, when he received re-
quest from Mr.. Simonton for him to call
and see him at his house, on the following
evening. Without hesitation, Henry called
on his old master. When he was seated,
Mr.. Smonton and he being alone in the
room, the former remarked
"You may think it strange that have
sent for you, Henry; but must tell you
that think | have done injustice to you.
Until very recently, | believed that you were
dishonest and lied to me. My opinion is
now changed. Charles believe to be the
villain. | have missed money at various
times, and a few days ago ! accused him of
being the thief; and think | had Sufficient
proof of his guilt; but he used very in
sulting language to me, and during the day
took away his trunk and went to the south,
as understand, in a steamboat that eve
ming. Since then have found that he was
very dishonest. have lost more than a
little by him. Henry, am sorry treated
you so unkindly. | think you told me the
truth"
eyes, sir, what | said at the time was
what believed to be truth. never could
tell how that money came into my trunk"
"From what have learned of Charles,
have no doubt that he opened your trunk
and put it in."
81 cannot believe that lie would have
done it.o
''There is no doubt in my own mind. 1t
has always been rule with me, when
have wronged another, intentionally or
otherwise, to ask his forgiveness and it is
my duty to ask yours, for have seriously
injured you.''
"Say nothing about it, sir. With all my
heart forgave you a long time ago. knew
you had wrong impression, and hoped the
time would come when the real offender
would be detected
"Another thing wish TO say to you.
should be pleased to have you come and
reside with me again. If you are not en-
gagged for any length of time with Mr.. Rob
erts, and will come with me, ! will do well
by you"
Henry thanked Mr.. Simonton, and as he
was always pleased with the general treat
ment ne received while he remained with
! him, he concluded to 60 with him again.
His present master regretted to have him
leave, but finally gave his consent, and
Henry was once more in the employ Of his