The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-15
From the Saturday Post.
NEVER GIVE UP.
BY T. s. ARTHUR.

"No, sir, replied the little autocrat of
the counting-room, in sharp tone, he
felt really insulted by the application.
"Do you know of any one who does :"
added the young man, but little daunted,
though surprised at the ungentlemanly bear
ing of the merchant. F4.-I5 @,e4r,a M
"No, sir" was repeated still more rudely
than before i 9G.saHa l.la a.6asg1
Miles Highly was gentleman from feel
ing as well as principle. He was young,
and ignorant of the ways Of the world, but
still he was a gentleman. This second ne
gative sent the blood to his face, and even
to his temples. An indignant rebuke was
on his tongue, but he restrained himself,
and with low, but yet digniied bow, that
was felt as reproof by the merchant, he
turned away and left the store. is4m 4m7' ". i2 I
| Spite of his easonspite Of hopeful tenn
perament- nt-our young friend felt discourag-
ed. Instead of pursuing his way along
Pearl street, he turned the next corner, and
went back to his lodgings. A gloomy half
hour was all that was suffered to go idly
by. gI Il
Il s'Never give it upp' he said, with re-
turning confidence, rising from the chair
where he had been sitting, and taking few
quick turns across the room. When one
is willing to work, his hands cannot long
be idle. But how long can afford to be
idle, let ME see have ten dollars left,
and | suppose my bill here cannot be less
than three or four At dollar day, six
days would consume all my means Can
get situation in week There's the rub
Possibly may not. There are two chances
to one of suiting myself if | have two
weeks. Just so. Then had better try and
get boarding somewhere at three dollars
week, so that my funds will hold out Just
twice as long as they will if | remain here
But suppose don't get situation in two
weeks?" v.s1l.r ...... .l.,...,...,..
This question caused him TO feel little
unpleasant. A moments reflection, how
ever, brought daylight to his mind again
81 will write home and ask father to send
me about ten dollars more. Long before
that is out, success will have crowned my
efforts.n ...
The first thing was TO write the letter,
the next was to obtain cheaper lodgings
These preliminaries consumed so much of
the day, that no further attempt to procure
employment was made.
On the next morning, soon after break
fast, young Highly started forth to try again.
He did not go into Pearl street this time
He had formed bad opinion of Pearl street
merchants. Maiden lane appeared more
in his eyes. Before deciding
where first to apply, he walked half doz-
en- blocks on one side of the street, and then
returned, on the other side, to the point
from which he had started. The only store
that had attracted him, was the store of
dealer in Irish linens.
Quite good-natured looking man stood
at the door when he passed-iust the man
that possessed heart. Slowly did Miles
Highly retrace his steps, coming over, as
he did so, mode Of address that seemed to
him most likely to make right first inn
preston, until he reached the linen draper's
store The sign bore the name of Saun-
ders.
Having made up his mind to apply for
situation here, he entered without hesita-
ton. The man he had seen at the door was
behind the counter.
els Mr.. Saunders in a"he asked, expect
ing to be answered, 'yes, my name is
Saunders" But he was disappointed,
"Mr. Saunders will not be here for an
hour" came upon him like shower OF
cold water, although uttered with very
bland smile, and followed by, ~ aaa
"Perhaps can answer for him, unless
your business is entirely personal" !
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