Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-06-30
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shall be paid" i
"I did not make the offer, expecting
remuneration. trust that have kept
my accounts in such a manner that it will
not require half an hour to make an iu-
telligent man understand the entire busi-
ness"
Charles,' exclaimed Mr.. Lambert,
81 dislike to part with you so. We have
always agreed until this time"
"Si1 months ago." replied Charles
Burchard, this family in No. % could
not pay their quarters rent. 1 had or
ders to turn them into the street. did
not do it."
"But the rent was paid" 80 ---.-
You permitted me to give them few
days grace you permitted this, on my
promise to see that the rent was paid
You are right, it was paid and the next
quarters rent was also paid. At present
they cannot pay. Knowing the condi-
ton of the family, / cannot follow your
instructions"
"Wen," said Mr. Lambert, hardening
himself, ."I have a rule with regard to
persons in my empty, which nothing can
l1OuSO 10 my LlOGJOs
1t is good one 1 shall stand by it."
Mercy is better one, sometimes" 4"
replied Charles, softly, "Justice is ad-
mirable in all-mercy in the powerful is
godlike."
Thus Mr.. Lambert parted with his
faithful clerk. Another took the place of
Charles BIrchard, and the latter was
without situation.
About the first business Mr. Carol, the
new clerk, attended to, concerned the poor
family in No. %.
"They vacate the premises Immediate
ly," he said to Mr.. Lambert, but there is
some mystery about that family they
made illusions to yourself, which l was
unable to understand"
TO me-"
Yes, sir, they spoke of your kindness
to them"
My kindness !' Mr.. Lambert color
ed.
The woman is an invalid" said Mr.
Carroll. THE man is fne-looking in
tellectual person, with thin cheeks. a
broad, pale forehead, and bright express
sive eyes. He has been for year at
work on some mechanical invention, which
he believes is going to be of vast benefit
to manufacturers"
"I have heard Mr. Burchard speak of
that" replied Mr.. Lambert. But what
did these people say of me ?''
That they were indebted to you for
numerous favors."
FaYors %
Yes, sir. At work at his invention,
which of course, can afford him no income
until completed, Mr.. Ward has not been
able to do much towards the support of
his family. Mrs. Ward, as l said, is an
invalid. Their only child, daughter
about eighteen, and girl of some accom-
plishments, has done considerable towards
their support
"I have heard all this from Mr. Bur-
chard. What did they say of MES"
That in these circumstances they had
received benefits from you, for which
they are grateful
1t is a mere taunt-insolent irony -
muttered Mr.. Lambert.
assure you, sir, there were tears in
the poor woman's eyes, when she said it;
she was sincere"
Humph !"
They appreciatedthese favors so much
the more" said Mr.. Carroll, " from the
fact that as Mr.. Wards invention is a Sc
cret, and as all his instruments and con-
trivances have been in the house, it would
have been a sore disadvantage to be obi
ged to move. His invention is now on
eve of completion, and he is firm in the
hope of being able to repay with interest
all your benefits"
Mr.. Lambert was greatly perplexed by
this inexplicable conversation of his clerk;
but he concealed his feelings, and leaving
Mr. Carroll to believe he was man who
did great deal of good in quiet way,
went himself to make an attempt to ex-
plore the mystery, by visiting No 23.
He found the Wards making prepara-
tions to vacate the premises. To beau
tiful girl with a handkerchief over her
head, who was carrying small articles of
furniture to the hall, he made known his
wish to see Wr. Ward.
This gentleman was engaged in pack
ing up his machinery; but soon coming
out of his secret room, and locking the
door behind him, he appeared before Mr..
Lambert. AS these two individuals had
never met, the landlord was obliged to
introduce himself"
az feel highly honored-I am thank
full for this new indication of Kindness"
said Mr.. Ward, with emotion.
6" l understand" said Mr.. Lambert,
that you have been at work on an i'm
portant mechanical invention"
Eyes, sir, and l am happy to inform
you it is completed the model has gone
to Washington. have used all the mo-
ney l could scrape together to pay the ex-
penses of the patent-right; but, sir,
manufacturing company are ready to me-
gotiate with me for my machine, and in
very short time l shall be able TO pay my