Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-25

quarters rent. | had orders to turn then
| into the street. did not do it,"
"But--but the rent was paid"
aYoa permitted me to give them a few
days grace; you permitted this upon ms
promise to see that the rent was paid Yol
are right, sir-it was paid; the next qunr
ter's rent also was paid. At present they
CANNOT pay. Knowing the condition o
the family, | cannot follow your instruc
tons.
"Well,'' said Mr.. Lambert, hardening
himself, 81 have rules with regard to my
tenants, which cannot be broken. have
rules with regard to persons in my employ
which nothing can induce me 10 break -
JUSTICE is my motto. II is good one;
shall stand by it.;' =
aMERcY is better one sometimes" re.
piled Charles, softly. "Justice is admirable
in all-but, mercy in the powerful is god
like" ~.
Thus Mr.. Z. parted with his faithful
clerk. Another took the place of Charles
Burchard, and the latter was without sit,
uation. s.~ s
About the Grst business Mr.. Carroll, the
| new clerk, attended to-, concerned the poor
family in No. %. ''.''= @
"They vacate the premises immediate,
ly,n he said to Mr.. Lambert. "But there
is some mystery about that family; they
| made illusions to yourself which was un.
| able.to understand"
"To mel"
eyes sir; they spoke Of your kindness
TO them" a.
sMy kindnessp' said Mr.. Lambert, col
oring. z-sss- .s4
aThe woman is an invalid" said Mr..
Carroll. 'The man is 6ne>looking, intel
lectual person, with thin cheeks, pale fore.
head, and bright expressive eyes. He has
been for years at work on some mechanical
invention, which he believes is going to be
of vast benefit to manufacturers"
81 have heard Mr.. Burchard speak Of
that" replied Mr. Lambert. sBul what
did these people say Of mea"
s'That they had been indebted to you for
numerous favors-".. "..s.,zss
"Favors!'' .5..
"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 is an invalid. Their
only child-a daughter Of eighteen, and a
girl Of some accomplishments-has done
considerable towards their support"
81 have heard all this from Mr.. Bur>
chard. What did they say of MET"
"That in these circumstances they have
received benefits from you, for which they
are very grateful" s~.--ss.z-.sz- -s4-ss.. :.
alt is q mere taunt-insolent irony"
muttered Mr.. Lambert. .-=-sz-
81 assure you, sir, there were tears in the
poor woman's eyes, when she said it; she
was sincere"
"Humph!'
ssThey appreciated these favors so much
the more" said Mr.. Carroll, s'from the fact
that, .as Mr.. Wards invention is secret,
and as all his instruments and contrivances
have been in the house, i. would have been
a sore disadvantage TO be obliged TO move.
His invention is now on the eve of compile
ton, and he is firm in the hope of being able
TO pay with interest all your benefis.''
Mr.. Lambert was greatly perplexed by
this inexplicaDle conversation; but conceal.
ed 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 explore the mystery,
by visiting No. %. s
He found the Wards making prepara-
tions to vacate the premises. To a beauti-
full girl, with handkerchief over her head,
who was carrying small articles Of furni>
turs to the hall, he made known his wish
to see Mr.. w ard.
This gentleman was engaged in packing
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 toeintroduce himself.
81 feel highly honored-I am thankful
for this new Indication of kindness said
Mr.. Ward, with emotion.
sI understand" said Mr.. Lambert, that
you have been to work upon an important
mechanical invention. ~ E<z
ssYes sir, and am happy to inform you
it is completed; the model has gone to
Washington. have used all the money
could scrape together to pay the expenses
of the patent right; but, sir, manufactur>
ing company are ready to negotiate with
me for my machine, and in very shor,
time shall be able to pay all my debts" :"
Mr.. Lamber, had hitherto regarded his
tenant as visionary. He did not look
hike one; he did not speak like one. The
thought struck Mr.. Lambert that after all
he might be able to pay his rent.
81 have concluded that might as well
permit you to remain here short time
longer-alihough | am myself pressed for
money!" he said with thoughtful air.
"My dear sir" exclaimed Mr.. Ward,
'tthis is a favor had no right to expect,
| notwithstanding all you have done for US;
but am sincerely grateful. We are going
into miserable house, where we did moi
anticipate residing more than two or three
weeks, or until find my funds coming in;
and five can remain here, you shall be nc
loser by the operation. Your debt con-
slider sncred; those many benefits shull
never be forgotten"
"Beneftsi | an not aware that you are
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