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in the street, assured me that he took the coli
which caused his death from the exposure OF
the afternoon of my call, as he became i'll tn,
following day. ] improved the opportunity t
endeavor TO impress upon the mind of the boo
girl the sin OF which she had been gciltv, il
telling falsehood even in obedience to tn,
commands of her MISTRESS and hope tina
what | said may be useful to her.
The want of honesty and promptness in the
parents of my pupils often caused me great in
convenience, and frequently found il dificul
to meet my rent when it became due. Still
have struggled through my difficulties without
contracting any debts unil this winter, but the
sickness which has prevailed in my school ha,
So materially Iessened my income, and my fam.
lly expenses have, for the same reason, been Sc
much greater, that fear it will be quite i'm
possible tor me to continue in my present situ-
alton.
20 not be discouraged said uncle Josh, i
VIII advance whatever sum you are in imme.
dlate need OF, and you may repay me when it
Is convenient. | will also take the bills which
are due to you from various persons. and en-
deavor 10 collect them. Your present termls,
| suppose, nearly ended Commence another
with this regulation That the price of tut
ton, or at least one half of it, shall be paid be-.
fore the entrance of the scholar. Some will
complain of this rule, but many will not hes-
tate to comply with it, and you will find the re-
suit beneficial. And now | would leave YOU,
Fanny, FOR | have another call TO make this
evening Myyoung friend, William Churchill,
is, hear, quite i'll, and feel desirous to see
him. will call upon you in day or two, and
then we will have another talk about your af.
fairs, and see what can be done for YOU. So
good night, Fanny,-go to sleep and dream OF
your old friend
Closing the door after uncle Joshua, Mrs
Morrison returned to her room with her heart
full of thankiuness that so kind friend had
been sent TO her in the hour Of need, while the
old gentleman walked with rapid steps through
several streets until he stood at the door of a
small, but pleasantly situated house in the sub.
urbs of the city. His ring at the bell was an
swered by pretty, pleasant looking young wo-
man, whom he addressed as Mrs. Churchill,
and kindly inquired for her husband.
William is very feeble to-day, but he will
be rejoced TO see you, sir. His disease is
partly owing TO anxiety Of mind, think, and
when his spirits are raised by a friendly visit,
he is better
Uncle Joshua followed Mrs. Churchill to the
small room which now served the double pur-
poses of paror and bed room. They were met
at the door by the invalid, who recognized the
voice of his old friend and had made an eff
fort TO rise and greet him. His sunken coun
tenance, the hectic flush which glowed upon
his cheek, and the distressing cough, gave fear
fuI evidence that unless the disease was soon
arrested IN It's progress, consumption would
mark him for ils victim.
The friendly visitor was inwardly shocked
at his appearance, but wisely made no allu.
sion to it, and soon engaged him in cheerful
conversation. Gradually he led him to speak
openly OF his own stuation,-of his health and
OF the pecunary difficulties with which he
was struggling. Ills story was common one
a young family were growing up around him,
and an aged mother and invalid sister also de.
pending on him for support. The small salary
which he obtained as clerk in one of the most
extensive mercantile establishments in the CITY,
was quite Insufficient to meet his expenses
lie had, therefore, after being constantly en-
poyed from early morning until late hour in
the evening, devoted two or three hours of the
night to various occupations which added
trltie to his limited income. Sometimes he
procured copying Of various kinds,-at others
accounts, which lie could take to his own bouse
were entrusted t. him. This incessant appli-
cation had gradually ruined his health. and
now for several weeks he had been unable TO
leave the house.
Have you had advice from an experienced
physician, William ? enquired uncle joshua
Ine young man b!ushed, as he replied, that he
was unwilling to send for physician, know
ing that he mad no means to repay his services.
| will send my own doctor to see you.' re-
trim 10 lal
one can, and as for his fees | will attend to il.
and II you regain your health snail be amp.
y repaid No, DO not thank me- he continued
as Mr.. Churchill endeavored to express his
gratitude. Your father has done me many a
lavor, and 1t would be strange if could not
extend hand to help his son when in trouble.
ANA now tell me, William is not your salary
very small considering the responsible stua.
ion which you have SO long held in the firm of
Stevenson a. Co.
1t ls' was the reply, but see no pros
9ect OF obtaining more. | believe | have al
ways gwen perfect satisfaction TO my employ
'r, although it is difficult to ascertain the est-
nation IN which he holds me, for he is man
who never praises lie has never found fault |
WIN me, and therefore suppose him satisfied,
ina indeed l have some proof of this in his !
''''S''N'' w ""it t"O VI tHTee IIlOUlnS IN the |
nope that may recover from my present i'll. |
less, before making permanent engagement
WIN new clerk. Notwithstanding this, he
'as never raised my salary, and when ven-
ured TO say to him about year ago, that as
lis business had nearly doubled since | had
'eeh win him, ielt it would be but lust that
should derive some benefit from the change,
le cooIly replied that my present salary was all |
hat he had ever paid clerk, and he consid- |
red 1t sufficient equivalent for my services
lie knows very we'll that it is difficult to obtain
good situation, there are so many who stand
eauy 10 hil any vacancy, and therefore he feels
ute sale IN refusing 10 give me more
And yet replied uncle Joshua, he is fully
ware that'he advantage resulting from your
ohg experience and thorough acquaintance with
is business, Increases his income several hun
req rec dollars every year, and this money he quiz
ty puts INTO his own pocket without consider
ng or caring that fair portion of ii should in
onmon honesty go into yours. What a queer
'orld we live in. The poor thief who robs YOU
your watch or pocket book, is punished with.
III deIay, but these wealthy defrauders main
I'm their respectabity and pass for honest
ien' even while Withholding what they know
} be the just due of another.
But cheer up, William have a fine plan
" you II you can regain your health. / am
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