Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-10-30

| pect ahead was encouraging. Inc present
difficulty surmounted, and all would be smooth
sailing again.
Naturally enough, Jenkins first visit was to
his friend. w +l ..... u..,t.... a.tt Ia,4
Anything over to-day, Tompkins = he ask
ed, conhdently-for here he fully counted on
important aid The smile on the face Of his
friend instantly faded.
Not cent, jenkins, am sorry to say
was the reply. I'm short two thousand my
self, and fully counted on you for five hun
dred.'
O. : | must raise a thousand to-day said Jen-
kins, in husky voice, and with every sign of
disappointment visible. Il fully counted on
you
: If | should possibly have anything over at
two o'clock, you will be most welcome to it,
said Tompkins, but you must not depend on
me-
No doubt you will raise what you want ca
silly enough
Have you tried Smith =
Not yet'
You've accommodated him,'
Yes, twenty times
Then 60 TO him. think he is flush to
day. "
To the store of Smith, jenkins proceeded;
but not with the easy confidence experienced
in calling upon Tompkins. The first disap-
pontment had dashed his feelings. Smith was
spruce, active little fellow, who advanced to
meet jenkins, rubbing his hands as the latter
came in.
All, Jenkins, how are vou-how are you q
said he, smiling like prima donna. was
Just about calling in to see you. Anything
over to-day,
Now, this was almost too much for human
nature, or, at least, for that of Jenkins His
countenance, which had lighted up, fell; and
he stammered out
No, no, not a cent. The f-ffact is, I'm on
a borrowing tramp to-day, and have come to
ask lift from you
Indeed! I'm sorry can't help you. Why,
| thought YOU one of the most comfortable men
in the street.
So have been. Never before asked for
dollar since / was in business. But several
heavy payments are crowded in this aud next
week, and shall be short for time. 1t won't
last long, however,
Wish could help you, Jenkins My will
is good said Smith; but l must take care of
number one to-day If have anything over
tomorrow, you shall be welcome to it with all
my heart
Have you tried Jonest
NO
Call on him. He had in three or four Gus
TONERS from the West yesterday, and think
they left him, as they say, right smart
chance of money. He's borrowed from you,
know
Yes, ofien.'
Hell help you. Call on him.
Anything over to-dav,' asked jenkins, of
Jones, whom he found at his desk, looking par
ticularly dismal.
No, not red cent, sharply returned Jones,
frowning as he spoke, and glancing involun-
tarily towards rack full of bank notices.
! He had been medl,ating for half an hour be-
fore Jenkins came in, with these full in view !;
which fact will account for his unamiable tenn
per.
jenkins turned away without speaking, and
went back to his own store. He had never
| baJ INC, Such fseliprs poup nnDrossod h;p,
A thousand dollars were to be paid in bank be-
fore three o'clock, and he had, thus far, nothing
towards meeting the obligation. Moreover,
three thousand dollars additional fell due in the
course Of week, all Of which must be paid, OF
he would fail in business. Fai' How the
word as it formed itself in his thoughts, made
| him tremble inwardly,
Where is the money TO come from = he
sighed, as he seated himselfin his store. For
ten minutes he remained inactive; then sud-
denly rising, he murmured-
But this won't do. 1t must come from
somewhere. will try Wilkins. He's had
many favors of me-
~ W Aniho StOiC JtHhluS iCpdliSu-
Anything over to-day!' he asked, betray-
ing in his voice and countenance, the extremi-
ty of his need.
Well don't-know, replied Wilkins,
-thoughtfully and deliberately Let me
see.'
And, opening his fire closet, he took out a
large pocket-book, and commenced examining
its contents.
How much do you want,' he at length
asked. r7-
Three or four hundred dollars al
Is it to go in the bank q
Yes
If incurrent money would answer, nigh,
help you some.' f-
How near is it q
Virginia
Two per cent. discount
Yes, but you can have it for couple o.
weeks, II it's any accommodation
How much have yout'
Three hundred and fifty dollars
Hold on to it if you please, for an hour Of
two; and if | can't make up what want,
will accept your Offer
'Very we'll; it is at your service would
do better for you, if could bnt / Just lie
Tompkins have all my current funds
Halfa dozen more applications were mad
during the next hour; and all poor Jenkin