Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-07-11

No sir.
"What answer did he give"
He was angry, and said that he wished Won
wouldn't send after the bill any more that when
he got ready he would bring you the money and
not before"
i" He said that did he" Mr.. Gilbert spoke
with considerable excitement of manner.
Yes sir. have never called on him that he
didn't get out of patience, and say something
unpleasant"
"Very wel,' replied Mr.. Gilbert in me-
nacing tone give me the bill I'll collect it,
And taking up his hat he left the store
! Within two or three blocks was the office of
an Alderman /; and thither his steps were turn
ed.
"I'hank fortune there's short way to deal
with men in these cases" Thus Mr.. Gilbert
talking to himself. as he moved rapidly alone
Not send my bill indeed WHY dosent he
come and pay it if he is so nice in these matters
He dosen't mean to pay; that's the true reason
But he is dealing with the wrong man, and he
will find it out before he is twenty-four hours
older. He can bluff off clerk, but will find
city baiIif different sort OF a customer.
Such was the state of Mr.. GiIbert's mind
as he hurried on his way to the Aldcrman's Of
flee
Horner. the offender in this case, was q poor
tailor, who had become indebted to Gilbert for
groceries. The amount of this bill was sixty
Sky dollars-a very large sum for him and ey-
ceeding what he supposed it would be. Sick
ness and the loss of IA child, had, some months
previously lessened his income and also burden
cd him with unusual expenses. But for this
he would not be indebted. Honest and scnsi-
tive, the debt worried him. Instead, however.
of going TO Mr.. Gilbert and asking him to let
the obligation stand for short time until he
conld pay it off gradually he kept away from him,
and frctted himself thinking over the unDlcas-
ant relation he bore to the grocer. As was to
have been expected the bili came in The clerk
by whose hands it was sent, made his demand in
a style, that Horncr thought rude, if not insult
ing. This was more in imagination than in re-
atty.
. / can't pay this now, was the taor's brief
answer. He spoke with troubled voice and coun-
tenance. The clerk interpreted his manner by
the word ''anger."
"When will you settle it p he cnquired, with
something poremptory in bis voice.
= | can't tell" said Horner, in short quick
tone of voice.
The clerk bowed and went away His re-
port did not please the grocer, and in a few DAYS
he sent again for the money The socoud de-
mand came upon Horner while he was thinking
of the bill and hopeleSsly casting abont in his
mind for some means of payingt. Not possess
sing great deal of self-conroll, he unwiselv
uttered an expression of impaence the moment
he saw the clerk of Gilbert"
"Wel, sir; what about the bill - said the
clerk
It's no use to keep calling on me- replied
Ilorner. As soon as have the money | will
see Mr.. Gilbert.
third time the clerk called Poor ITornvr
was in an unhappy state of mind. He had been
thinking of little else besides the grocers bill all
the morning; while in his mind, was nervous
prescnument that he should have a visit from
the collector. He was not in error Even as
the thought troubled him, open swung his door.
and the messenger Of Gilbert entered
See here young man > exclaimed Horncr
before the other had time 10 speak, iust tell Gill
bert not to send that bill here again 1t won't
bring the money an hour sooner. When | am
ready, will pay II, and not before.
The clerk turned off and left the shop without
a word of reply.
That wasn't right John" said the tailor's
wife in a tone of gentle reproof, after the lapse
of five minutes. She wisely forborc to speak
until time enough had elapsed for her irrita-
bic husband to regain degree of sclf-compos-
ure.
Il know it wasn't" answered Homer paus-
ingin his work and giving vent to his feelings
in heavy sigh, Il know it wasn't But this
constant dunning, is hard to bear. He knows
as well as do that he will get his money as soon
as can earn it,"
''No John not as well as you do" said the wife
mildly. "Ilc cannot see your thoughts"
There was brief silence.
"Iayc you ever seen Mr.. Gilbert John - en-
quired Mrs. liornor.
NO. But"
The tailor hesilated. lie saw whatwas in the
mind of his wife and felt its force
Don't you think it would be better to see him
and explain just how it is with you. don't be-
lieye he would give you any trouble, if you were
to do so. There is no telling what kind of
messages his clerk takes to him. If he gives
Your simple words to-day, Mr.. Gilbert will be
angry; and there is no knowing what he might
be tempted to do"
81 don't want to see him. replied Homer |
can't bear to look into mans face if owe him
money,
The wife sighed but did not answer Both
remained silent for some time. Horner's own
mind soon suggested that all his wife wished but
hesitatcd, to say. 1t was but right for him TO
see the grocer, explain to him fully his position
and after assuring him of his intention to pay
every dollar of the debt, ask him liberal extern
sion of time.
I'll see him." said he at length pausing sud-
denly in his work, and getting down from his
shop board. In a little while he was ready to
90 out, and he started forth to see bis credi-
tor.
In the meantime Gilbert had kept on his way
toward the Adermans fully resolved to hand
his debtor over to the tender mercips of the law
He was within a few doors Of lis office when
he met friend.
whats the mattea - inquired the individual
~ on look as II you were going 10 sue some
body"
Just what I'm about doing" replied the gro
Ger.
"Ah. indeed Who is the hard case that re-
quires such a stringent measure %
Homer, the tailor. You know him, I be-
lieve p
Yes; very well. But YOU are not going to
sue bin ?"
"Intecd am"
Glow much does he owe you p"
'Sixty odd dollars.
I'D think twice before troubled poor Horn
en- replied the other shaking his head
He sends me only insulting answers re-
piled Gilbert I've dunned him until I'm tlr-
ed"
perhaps you've dunned him too hard He is
sensitive and irritable"
No: I've only sent three or four TINES This
morning be returned for answer that he would
pay when he got ready and not before"