Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-09-04

band and wife stood looking at each other.
Then. as each sighed heavily. the former
turned away and left the house. HIS
road 10 business was past the store OF Mr.
Edwards he now avoided the street
in which he lived. and went 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.
Just at this moment the senior partner
in the establishment came up and stood
beside him.
We'll. my young friend said he. kind
", how are YOU getting alongE
Jacobs tried to smile and look cheerful
as he replied
pretty we'll. sir But his voice had in
it touch Of dependency.
Let me see,' remarked the employer,
after pause; your regular year is up to-
day. is it noi'
Yes. sir replied Jacobs, his heart
question suggested discharge from his
place-business having been dull for some
time.
Il was looking at your account yester-
day. resumed the employer. and find
that it is drawn up close. Have you no.
thing ahead'
Not dollar, | am sorry to say re-
turned Jacobs. Living is expensive; and
have six mouths to feed
THAT being the case said the employ
er, 'as you nave been faithful to US, and
your services are valuable, we must add
something to your salary. You now re-
ceive seven hundred dollars!'
Yes, sir
I'VE will call it eight hundred and fifty
a sudden light flashed into the face of
the unhappy clerk; seeing which, the en-
ployer, already blessed in blessing ano-
ther. added
and it shall be for the last as we'll as
for the coming year. will fill you out a
check for hundred and fifty dollars, as
the balance due you up to this day
The feelings OF Jacobs were too much
agitated for him 10 trust himself with oral
thanks, as he received the check, which
the employer Immediately filled up; but
his countenance fully expressed his CRATE
full emotions.
4 little while aferward, the young man
entered the store Of Edwards, who met
him with a smiling face.
I've come to settle your BILL said
:. .acobs.
You needn't have troubled youself
about that replied the storekeeper,
though money is always acceptable.'
The money was paid and the bill re-
ceipted when Edwards. rubbing his hands.
an action peculiar to him when in a happy
frame of mind. said
And now, what shall | show vou!'
Nothing was the young mans grave
reply.
'Nothing' Don't say that replied Ed
wards. I've just got in beautiful lot Of
spring goods
i've no more money to spare,' answer
ed Jacobs.
That's Of no consequence. Your
credit is good tor any amount
a world too good, | find,' said Jacobs,
beginning to button up his coat with the
air of man who has lost his pocket
his purse doesn't follow in the same un-
profitable direction.
How so? What do you mean! asked
the storekeeper.
My good credit has taken a hundred
and twenty dollars out Of my pocket re-
piled Jacobs.
Il don't understand you,' said Edw ards,
looking serious.
its a very plain case.' answered
Jacobs.-'This credit account at your
store has induced myself and wife to pur-
chase twice as many goods as we would,
otherwise, have bought. That has taken
sixty dollars out of my pocket; and sixty
dollars more have been spent, under
temptation. because it was in The purse
instead of being paid out for goods cre-
dited to US on your books. Now do you
understand me'
The storekeeper was silent.
Good morning. Mr.. Edwards,' said
Jacobs. 'When have cash to spare.
shall be happy to spend it with you; but
no more book accounts for me-
Wise will they be who profit by the ex-
perience Of Mr.. Jacobs. These credit
accounts are curse to people with mo-
derate incomes. and should never under
any pretence be opened.
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