The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-09-15

thus set an example of liberality to others. "
1 And the lady hlnded me the book in the
most "of course" manner in the world, and
with the evident expectation that would put
down at least fifty dollars. ...
Ofcourse l was cornered, and must do
something. l tried to be bland and polite;
but am inclined to think that failed in the
effort. As for fairs. never did approve Of
them. But that was nothing. The enemy
! had boarded me so suddenly and so complete
lily, that nothing was left for me but to sur
render at discretion, and did so, with as
good grace as possible. Opening my desk,
| took out a five dollar bill and presented it
to the elder of the two ladies, thinking that
l was doing very well indeed. She took the
money, but was evidently disappointed; and
did not even ask me to head the list with
my name.
"TTow money does harden the heart!"
overheard one Of my fair visitors say to the
other, in low voice butplainIy intended fol
my edifcation, as they walked off with thcil
five dollar bill. ...
"Confound your impudence!' / said tc
myself, thus taking my revenge out of them
"Do you think I've got nothing else to dc
with my money but scatter it to the foul
winds?" ..... ....... .....
And stuck my thumbs firmly in the
armholes of my waistcoat, and took dozer
turns up and down my stole in order to coo
off.
"Confound your impudcnceE' then re,
peated, and quietly sat down again in the
old arm chair. ......
On the next day, had any I'LL mbcr ofcall>
from money bunters. Business men, who
had never thought of asking me for loans,
| finding that | was worth seventy thousand
dollars, crowded in upon me for temporary
Itavors, and when disappointed in their ex-
Ipectations, couldn't seem to understand it.
When | spoke of being "hard up" myself,
they looked as if they diden't clearly
comprehend what | meant.
A few days after the story of my wealth
had gone abroad, | WAS sitting one evening
with my family, when was informed lady
was in the parlor, and wished to see ME.
"a ladyp said |. ..sw EF1r
ayes, SIR replied the servant.
as she alone?"
eyes, SIR e.3 ... ~ I'd rs7
"What does she want?" " -.....-'
"She did not say, sir" H. .'t ... i....
every we'll Tel! her I'll be down in a
I few moments" .-,. .......
WhenI entered the parlor, | found a wo-
man. dressed in mourning, with her veil
closely drawn. ...
"Mr. G--?" she said, in low, sad
voice.
bowed, and took place upon the sofa
where she was sitting, and from which she
had not risen upon my entrance.
pardon the great liberty have taken, u
she began, after pause of embarrassment
and in an unsteady voice. "But, believe
| have not mistaken your character for sym
pathy and bencvolencc, nor erred in believe
Iiny that your hand is ever ready to the gen
erous impulses of your heart"
! l bowed again, and my visitor went on
"My object in calling upon you | will brief
ly state. A year ago my husband died.
! Up to that time had never known the wan
of anything that money could buy. He was
a merchant of this city, and supposed to be
lin good circumstances. But he left an insolv
ent estate; and now, with five little ones t
care for, educate, and support, | have par
ted with nearl y my last dollar, and have no
IL single friend to whom can look for aid ,
i There was deep earnestncss and NOV
ling pathos in the tones of the woman's voice
that went to my heart She paused for {
few moments, overcome with her feelings
and then resumed:
i "One in an extremity like mine, sir, will
do many things from which, under other
circumstances, she wo'i:d shrink. This il
my only excuse fortroubling you at the pres
ent time. But cannot see my little family
in want without an effort to sustain them
!, and, with a little aid, see my way clear tc
doso. / was well educated, and feel no
only competent, but willing to undertake I
school. There is one, teacher of which be
ing in bad health, whises to give it up, AM
, if | can get the means to buy out her estab
lishment, will secure an ample and per
, mancnt income for my family. TO aid nj
; sir in doing this, now make an appeal t.
\ you. know you are able, and l beev
S you are willing to put forth your hand ant
save my children from want, and, it may be
separation.
= The woman still remained closely veiled
/ couldn't therefore, see her face. But
: could preceive she was waiting with trem
A bling suspense for my answer. Heave
knows my heart responded freely to her ap
e peal. -' ... ,.. -.. ~, .'... '".'.s
! GLOW much viii it take to purchase thi
e establishment" I inquired
v "0nlYa thousand dollws." she replied
a ] was Silent. A thousand dollars.
e 81 do not wish it, sir, as gift,"' she said
:, !"only as loan In n year or two will
i able to repay it."
d ."My dear madam was my reply, cha
1.-THE ability, most gladly would l meet you
y wishes. But | assure you, have not.
n thousand dollars taken from my bushes
D. would destroy it," .t.'. s.'. a....,,...,..
vi A deep sigh, that was almost a groar
&c cane upfrom the breastofthe stranger, an
ID her head dropped lowupon her bosom. Sl
seemed to have fully expected the relief f(
of which She appealed; and to be Stricken to ii
earth by my words! We were both unhal
b, py. ...1 =, @. .'' 70 ,,
.''May ! presume to ask your name, mac
l. am?'. said |, after pause. 2fm.n'
al "1t would do no good to mention it ;" 81
n replied, mornfully. ut has cast me pail
full effort to come to you and now that m
x hope has proved, alas! in vain, | must be
e the privilege of still remaining astrange
4 She arose. MS she said this. Her tivul