The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-01-27

ing AZ least. sue upphep 10 several, and
was still without the means OF earning q dol
lar, when her last one was spent. lust at
this sad moment, the fact of her destitution
becoming more known, Mrs. T-----sent for
her. s,i tnf,ra aG asr r4I4a
After she is seated the following conver-
sation ensues! ~
Can you do plain sewingl III
Yes, ma am, as well as most Of PERSONS
sWhat is your price fer fine shirtsp .,.s
i hay'nt set any price vet, but will work |
as low as any one.' sts |
sPut you know that to get work you will |
have to do it little lower than ordinary
We'll, ma'am, ] am in want, and I will |
work at almost any price go a, a-sp |
q i suppose you will make fine shirts for
quarterp a4sfp a.t----ia .--,-.s5
'Yes, ma'am.' s...,.
And cElico dresses Tor the ssme!
'Yes, ma'am.' $3.50 s.a
well, that's reasonable ..l-
Boys common shirts you will not charge
over eleven pence fOrp
No, ma'am' ..
That's reasonable, and I'll do all can
for you. 1t gives me pleasure to help the
poor. Come down Tomorrow, and I'll have
some work ready for you The widow de-
parted.
We'll, wife, said Mr.. t., when he
saw the woman depart, at what price will
she work. .....
.At just half what Miss R---charges.'
well, that's something. 1t gives me
pleasure to befriend any cne who is willing
to work at reasonable price. Why, this
will save US almost dollar a week the year
round
Yes, if you want it. .,.....
We'll I'll do my best. It's shameful
what some Of those seamstresses do charge
Boys shirts, at twelve and half cents,
were her first pieces of work. Two Of these
by hard work she managed to get done in
day.
Next morning she was up early, tho her
head ached badly, and she was faint ard
weak from having sat SO steadily through
the whole Of the preceding day. Her chill
dren were taken up, washed and dressed,
her rooms cleaned and scanty meal of mush
and milk prepared for her little ones, and
cup o! tea for herself. Her own stomach
refused food Of which her children partook
with keen appetites, and she could only
swallow few mouthfuls of drv stale bread
| IL as uchI teU v CIOCh WHcH ont GOt
ly down to work, her head still ached md
almost binding her. Somehow or other,
she could not get on at all fast, and it was
long past the usual dinner hour before she
had finished the first garment.
After dinner, Mrs. S-worked hard,
and in much bodily pain and mis-, to fin-
ish the other shirt, in which the last stitch
was taken at nine O'Clock al night
Soon utter breakfast the next day, she
took the shirts home to Mrs. T, her
thoughts mostly occupied with the comforta-
Bile food she was to buy her children with
the half dollar she had earned. For it was
sad truth, that she had laid out her last
half dollar for the meal with which she was
making mush for her little ones.
After examining every seam, every hem,
and every line of stitching, Mrs. Tex
pressed appreciation of ,he work: and hand
ed the poor woman a couple Of fine shirts for
Mr.. = and calico dress for herself.
She did not offer to pay her for the work she
had done; after lingering few moments,
Mrs. s. ventured to hint that she would
like to have a part of what she had earned.
%, dear! never pay seamstresses until
their bills amount to five dollars. 1t is so
troublesome TO keep account Of small sums.
When you have made five dollars, will pay
you.' a1t''
Mrs. S-ret;red, but with a heart that
seemed like lead in her bosom. When
shall earn five dolars!-not for whole
month, at this rate were the words that
formed themselves in her thoughts. 49,
From this state Of gloominess, she was
reused by knock at the door, and pleas
ant looking lady, somewhat gaily dressed
came in with small bundle in her hand.
She introduced herself by saying that she
had Just seen some pretty shirts at Mr..
T----'s, and that she was SO well pleased
with the work, that she had inquired for the
maker, .. ...
And now having found you,' snid she, i
want you to make and fit this calico dress
for me fyou do such work ...--.
Il shall be glad to do 1t for you,' said Mrs
s., encouraged by the kind feeling OF the
lady. .-.a... .4
sAnd what will you charger 49,.
l. Mrs. S-hesitated moment, and ther
said, Mrs. T-gives me quarter OF dol
lar.' s,...s.[. ... .5... r.
There ,wns bright spot, for moment, OF
the cheek Of the lady. ........ ...,,-- a.i.
Then will give you three said she will
warmth. ,.a., ..,.... ...,c.-... =.
Mrs. S-burst into tears, and could no
help it. ..., .-.,.., ID. 81. -,.
Are you in needr inquired the strang
lady hesitutingly, out with an air that coul'
not be mistaken. = 5.,... IA. .-.,g.e...
For moment the widow paused, but the
sight OF her children conquered the risinI
emotion Of her pride. u.a f..,....e...,,
Il have nothing but little corn meal il
the house, and have no money. -..,.. ......
A tear glistened In the strangers eye; he
: breast heaved with strong emotion, thel
again all was still. .....-.,s IS. y
Il will ray you for this dress before han
{ then, and want it done very nice, and
will pay you dollar for making it. Can
: have it day after tomorrow
: Certainly, ma am, tomorrow evening,
you want it, ...z.
n The dollar was paid down; and the angt
Of mercy departed. More than one heart wa
e glad that morning. ts4 rsfe sta7
Jusr So.-We heard a good joke of
. Yankee lad, who had concluded TO take
few lessons in the art Of dancing, SO thath
!, might astonish the gals when he returne
e home. So he applied to one Of the cclebr'
i ted French dancing masters Of the city,
y How much dew yew ak lessin?' asked b
# Of the teacher. 'Ze first will be only 70,
o dollars, ze second three dollars and ze thr
7 two dollare.' was the answer. 9'Just so, sa
j he, 'well,I guess IN commence with Il
2, third, as cant stay in town very long
! IeIsIl NHl-Al4Ai4-- = As--- --------Ls-~f $50
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