Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-11-15

The ininu oil JacObs--the bill oil Ed
wards; and one feeling in the mind oil
his wi!e--self reproach for her part in
the work of embarrassment.
what will you do!' said Mrs. Jacobs,
in a voice that was unsteady looking in
to her husbands face with glistening eye
as she laid her hand upon his arm, caus.
ing him 10 pause as he was about leaving
the house. ~ la
I'm sure don't know replied the
young man gloomily. Il shall have to
see Edwards | suppose, and ask him 10
wait--But Pm sure I'd rather take a
horse whipping. Good credit! He'll
sing different song now.' % taa
For moment or two longer the hus-
band and wife stood looking at each 9th.
er. Then as each sighed heavily the
former turned away and left tho house.
His road to business was past the store
of Mr.. Edwards, but, he now avoided
the street in which he lived, and went
a whole block out of his way TO do so.
How am to pay this bill murmured
the unhappy Jacobs. pausing in his work
for the twentieth time, as he sat at his
desk, and giving his mind up to troubled
thoughts. t. ...
| just at this moment the senior partner
in the establishment came up and stood
behind him.
We'll my young iriend,' said he, kind
| ly, how are you getting along!'
Jacobs tried to smile and look cheerful
as he replied
Pretty well, SIR But his voice,ha in
it a touch of dependency.
let me see,' remarked the employer,
after kyse; your regular year is up to
day, is it not!' -
Yes sir replied Jacobs, his heart
sinking more heavily in his bosom, for
the question suggested a discharge from
his place-business having been dull for
Il was lookh. at your ac countxn J.
day. resumed the employer; s'aii u
that it is drawn up close. ! Have you
nothing ahead!' v r
Not dollar, am sorry to say re-
turned Jacobs. Living is expensive; and
have six mouths to feed
THAT being the case said the en-
ployer, 'as you have been faithful 10 us,
and your services are valuable we mus,
add something to your salary. You
now receive seven hundred dollars?'
yes, SIR a
we will call it eight hundred and
fifty
AIRdden liz flashed into the ESe
llf thv Rn4y erk; seeing which, the
employer. already blessed In blessing
another, adled. ,a
'And it shall be for the last as well as
for the coming year. l will fill you out
a check for a hundred and fifty dollars,
as the balance due, you up to this day.
The feelings OF Jacobs were too much
agitated for him to trust himseAAYilh oral
thanks, as he received the chetK, which
his employer immediately He'd up; bul
his countenance fully tpressed his
grateful emotions.
A litile while alierward, the young
man entered the store of Edwards, who
met him with smiling face.
Il have come to settle your bill,' said
Jacobs.
You need not have troubled yourself
about that replied the siorekeeper
though money is always acceptable
I, The money was paid and the bill re-
celpted, when Edwards, rubbing his
hands, an action peculiar to him ,when in
happy frame of mind, said
and na " yhs. shall - plR
'Nothisg, AaSAbe SNay nIla >gmy
reply. q r
I have just gohin a beautiful 10, ol
spring goods.
/ 4 have no more money to spare an.
swered Jacobs.
I THAT is OF no consequence. Youl
credit is good for any amount
| "A world too good, fnd,' said Jacobs
beginning TO button up his coat with the
air Of a man who has lost his pocke
book and feels disposed to look well tha
his purse does not follow in the same
Improbable direction.
.I1OWs 50! w nat Go you mean.
asked the store-keeper.
My good credit has taken hundred
and twenty dollars on. Of my pocket,
said Jacobs.
'Idon't understand you, said Edwards
looking serious.
! 1T is a very plain case,' answered
Jacobs. This credit account of youl
store has induced myself and wife tt
purchase twice as many goods as we
would otherwise have bought. Z
4 That has taken sixty dollars out o
my pocket; and sixty more have beer
spent under temptation, because it wa.
in the purse instead of being paid on
for goods credited to us on your books
| Now do you understand me?'
| The store-keeper was silent.
i Good morning, Mr.. Edwards sait
Jacobs. when | have cash 10 spare,
shall be happy to spend it with you; bu
no book accounts for me-
i Wise will they be who profit by ih'
experience of Mr.. Jacobs. These
credit accounts are curse to people will
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