Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-11-10
DON'T BECOME RICH AGAIN.
BY MRS. sIGoURNEY.

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"Tve lost my whole fortune'' said mer-
chant he returned to his home; we can no
longer keep our carriage. We must leave the
/ large house: the children NC lnnGer rn f.
| expensive schools. yesterday L was a rich
man. To-day there is nothing | can call my
| own.
"Dear husband" said the wife; sswe are
still rich in each other and our children
Money may pass away, but Gen has given US
better treasure in those active hands and low
! ing hearts,
Dear father" said the children, "do not
look so sad. We viii help you get living
"What can you do, poor things J"
y GU shall see, You shall see, answered
several cheerful voices. sit is pity if we
have been sent to school for nothing. How
can father Of eight children be poor? We
shall work ard make you rich again."
Il shall help" said the youngest girl, hard
ly four years old. q will net have any new
things bought, and l shall sell my great doll"
The heart of the husband and father, which
had sunk within his bosom like stone, was
lifted up. Thesweet enthusiasm ofthe scene
cheered him. and his nightly prayer was like a
song Of praise. ..
They left his stately house. The servants
were dismissed. Pictures and plate, carpets
and furniture were sold and she who had
d
no tears. .s sE
ssPay every debit said she, 'slet no one
suffer through US, and we may yet be happy"
He rented q neat cottage and small piece
! of ground few miles distant from the city,
! With the aid of MS sons, he cultivated veg
etables for the market. He viewed with de-
! light and establishment the economy of his
wife, nurtured as she had been in wealth; and
/ the efficiency which his daughters soon acqui-
red under her training.
The eldest one assisted her in the work of
the household, and also assisted the younger
children. Besides they executed various
works, which they had learned as accomplish
ments, but which they found could be dispo-
| sed of to good advantage. They Embroidered
with taste some Of the ornamental parts Of te-
male apparel, which they readily sold to fe-
male In the city.
They cultivated flowers, and sent boquets
to market. in the car that contained the veget-
ables; they plated straw; they painted maps;
and they executed plain needle-work. Every
one was at her post, busy and cheerful. The
cottage was like bee hive.
q never enjoyed better health before"
And never was SO happy before" said
| the mother.
ave never knew how many things we
could do when we lived in the great house"
said the children; :. and we love each other a
/ great deal better here, you cali US your little
/ bees"
"Yes,' replied the father, g and you make
! Just such honey as the heart loves to feed up
on"
Economy as well as industry was strictly
observed. Nothing unnecessary was purchas-
ed The eldest daughter became assistant
teacher in distinguished female seminary,
and the second took her place as instructress
TO the family.
The little dwelling, which had always
been kept neat, they were soon able to beau
tifv. Its construction was improved; vines
and Towering trees were planted around it,
The merchant was happier under his wood
bine covered perch, in a summers evening,
than he. had been in his showey drawlng-room.
Don't you sometimes wish we had our
large house, again!" one day asked the father.
). Oh no, no, ao,' was the unanimous reply.
ssLet us remain,' said the wife, ''where
we have found contentment
"Father,' said the youngest, all we chill
dren hope you are not going TO be rich again;
for them she added, s'we little ones were
shut up in the nusery, and we did not see
much of YOU or mother. Now we all live to-
gether; and sister, who loves US, teaches us
and we learn to be industrious and useful
We were none of us happy when we were
rich, and did not work. SO father, please moi
to be rich man any more.'
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