Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-07-20

Pardon this intrusion, sir, he said, as soon
as the young girl had left the roon.; but facts
that have learned this evening have prompted
me 10 call upon you without moment delay.
NV name is Greer, of the firm of Greer, Miller
IL CO..
Mr.. Mason bowed, and said
Il know your house very well and now re-
member to have net you more than once IN
BUSINESS Transactions
Yes. You have bought one ortwo bills Of
goods from as replied the visitor. Then, af-
tsr moments pause he SAID, III changed
voice
Mr.. Mason, learned tonight from source
which leaves no room To doubt the truth oi the
statement, thai your affairs have become ser-
Ousy embarrassed that you arc, in fact, on
tn very eve Of bankruptcy. Tell me- frankly,
whether this is indeed so. AJAX from no idle
curiosity nor from concealed and sinister
motive, but to the end that may prevent the
threatened disaster, II IL is in my power 10 do
So
Mr.. Mason was dumb with surprise at so
unexpectcd declaration. He made two or
three efforts to speak, but his bps altered no
sound
Con6ic in me, sir, urged the visitor.
Trust me as you would trust your own
lr,lher, and lean upon me, If your strength be
indeed failing. Tell me, then is II as have
said =
It s,' was all the merchant could utter
How much will save you Mention the
sam, and if within the compass OF my ability to
raise, you shall have 1t in hand tomorrow
VIII Nv sniy thousand dollars relieve you from
present embarrassment y
Fully.'
Then lei your anxiety subside, Mr.. Mason.
That sum you shall have. Tomorrow morn
ing | will see you. Good evening And
the visitor arose and was gone before his be-
wildered auditor had sufficiently recovered his
senses to know what to think or say.
In the morning, true to his promise, Mr..
Greer called upon Mr.. Mason, and rendered a
check for ten thousand dollars, with his note
OF hand at thirty days orthe ten thousand more,
which was almost the same as the money.
While the check and note lay before him
upon the desk, and ere he had offered TO touch
them, Mr. Mason looked earnestly at the man
who had so suddenly taken the character of
disiuterestcd, seli-sacrifcng friend, and said
My dear sir, cannot understand this.
Are you not laboring under some error =
Oh. no. You, once, did me a service,
that am now only seeking to repay II is my
first opportunity, and embrace II eagerly
u
Twenty years ago. replied the man, Il
was poor boy, and you were a man oiwealth.
One hot dav. | was sen, long distance with
a heavy basket While ,oiling up hill, with
the hot sun upon me, almost overcome with
heat and fatigue, you came along, and not only
spoke TO me kindly, but took my basket and
carried il TO the top of the hin. An, sir, you
did no, know how deeply that act of kindness
sunk into my heart, and loDged for the oppor-
tunty to show YOU by some act how grateful
felt But none came. Often atierward, did
meet YOU in the street., and look into your
face with pleasure. But YOU did not remem-
Der me. Ever since, have regarded you with
different feelings from those entertained for
others and there has been no time that would
mol have put myself out to serve you. Last
night heard of your embarrassments, and inn
msdiaiey called upon you. The rest YOU
know
Mr.. Mason was astonished at so strange
declaration.
DO you remember the fact to which al
ludc' asked Mr.. Greer.
Il had faded from my external memory
entirely but your words nave brought back a
dim recollection of the fact. But 1t was little
matter, sir, very little matter, and not enti-
tied to the importance you have givent.
TO me il was not little matter, SIR re-
turned Mr.. Greer. | was weak boy just
sinking under load that was too heavy, when
YOU put forth your hand and carried it for me.
/ could not forget ii. And now let me return
the favor, at the first opportunity, by carrying
your burden for you, which has become too
heavy, until the hill is ascended, and you are
able TO bear it onward again in your own
strength
Mr.. Mason was deeply moved. Words fail
ed him in his efforts to express his tue feel
ings. The bread cast upon the water, had re-
turned to him after many days, and he gather
ed il with wonder and thanktuness
The merchant was saved from ruin. Nor
was this all. The glimpse which Mr.. Greer
had received of the lovely daughter of MIR.
Mason, revealed a character Of beauty that
impressed him deeply, and he embraced the
first opportunity to make her acquaintance.
A wear aitcrward he led her to the altar
A kind act is never lost, even though done
to child