Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-21

My husband did not reply for some time. NV
words appeared to have made considerable i'm.
preston upon my mind
. Do you know where Polly lives % he inquired
at length.
No; but will ask the girl" And immedi-
ately ringing the bell, made inquiries as TO where
Folly lived; but no one in the house knew
| " 1t can't be helped now" said my husband in
a tone OF regret. But would be more thought
ful in future. The poor always have need of their
money. Their daily labor rarely does more than
supply their daily wants. can never forget a
circumstance that occurred when was a boy
My mother was left widow when was but nine
years old-and she was poor. 1t was by the la
bor of her hands that she obtained shelter and
food for herself and three little ones
Once-l remember the occurrence as If it had
taken place yesterday-we were out of money and
food. AT breakfast time our last morsel was eaten
and we went through the long day without mouth
iul of bread. We all grew very hungry by night !;
but our mother encouraged US to be patient little
while longer, until she finished the garment she
was making. when she would take that and some
other work home to lady, who would pay her
for her work. Then, she said, we should have a
nice supper. AT last the work was finished, and
went with her to carry it home, for she was
weak and sickly, and even light burden fatigued
her. The lady for whom she made the garment
was in good circumstances, and had no want un-
met that money could supply. When we came
into her presence she took the work, and after
gianclng at il carelessly, said.
1T will do very wel.'
My mother fingered; perceiving which, the lady
said, rather rudely.
+" You want your money, suppose. How
much does the work come to I"
Two dollars" replied my mother. The lady
took out her purse and, after looking through a
small parcel of bills, said,
+" havn't the change this evening. Call over
any time and you shall have it,"
And without giving my mother more time earn
esty 10 urge her request, turned from us and left
the ROOM
| never shall forget the night that followed -
My mothers's feelings were sentiive and inde-
pendent. She could not make known her want.
An hour after our return home, she Sat weeping
with her children around her, when neighbor
came in, and learning our situation, supplied our
present need"
This relation did not make me feel any the
more comfortable Anxiously awaited on the
next morning, the arrival of Polly. AS soon as
she came | sent for her. and handing her the mon-
ey she had earned the day before, said,
I'm sorry hadn't the change for you last
night, Polly. hope you didn't want it very bad
ly."
Polly hesitated little and then replied,
Well. ma am, did want it very much, or
wouldn't have asked for 1t. My poor daughter
Hetty is sick, and wanted to get her something
nice TO eat"
I'm very sorry said |, with sincere regret -
" How is Heity this morning 7"
"She isn't SO well, ma am. And feel very
bad about her"
Come up to me in half an hour, Polly" said I.
The old woman went down stairs. When she ap-
peared again according to my desire, | had bas-
ket for her, in which were some wine, sugar, fruit,
and various little matters that thought her daugh-
ter would relish, and told her to 60 at once and
take them to the sick girl Her expressions of
gratitude touched my feelings deeply. Never
since have omitted under any pretence, to pay the
poor their wages soon as earned.-Mrs. Graham.