Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-29
From tie American Union.
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THE BROKERS' WARD.
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My GoDi not dollar lett MY poor
pittance is all gone, and | have not
penny pay this bill with exclaimed
Heury Stanlish. as he crushed up d bil!
for board which his landlady had just pre-
scented for collection
Throwing hm-elf into chair, he GOV
cred his face with his h4ndS. and wepi
like Child.
When the strong man wreps. the hearl
is indeed touched. The young man had
bsen four weeks in Boston. IN search oi
employment. He was native ofa thriv-
Ing town in the northeriy part OF Yer
mont. Well educated and of good al
dress. he was qualified for ;he mercantile
business. aai had always been turned IN
that direction.
For several years previous to his de-
parture from home he had been employed
IN store, but the sphere was too narrow
for his ambition. He longed for the ex-
citement Of the great metropolis. which
be doubted not would furnish him a
field co-extensive with his capacity anI
his desires.
With only small SUN of money. Tor
he doubted not that he could step imme-
diately Into scms LUCRATIVE employment.
he bade adieu to the cherished home Of
his childhood. and departed for Boston.
Arrived there. he found his prospects not
half SO encouraging as he had expected.
lie had applied for several situations;
but having neglected to bring with him
testimonials of character, no one would
employ him in any very desirable capa-
city.
He was so,ely disappointed. anil not
ultil his scanty means were exhausted
did he awaken to the full sense of his
unfortunate position. There seened to
be no alternative before him. but 10 ac-
cept situation in some mental capacity.
step at which his pride revolted.
His landlady had handed him her week
ly bill for board. 1t was only So; but
all his money had been spenI. and the
consciousness Of his misery went over
him like u dark cloud.
Retiring 10 his room. he vented his sad
feelings in exclamations OF bitter disap-
pointment.
How now, Standish' What is the
matter?" exclaimed his friendly room
mate. as he entered the apartment. and
discovered the misery of the disappoint-
ed young man.
Henry raised his head and ,haust for
warI the bill.
Fudge! You are not making all this
fuss about that little bill are you!"
81 have not do!lal left"
Cheer up. man; will lend you -
said his kind hearted "chum." drawing
his pocket book on, and taking therefrom
bank bill.
Nay. nay. Joseph. cannot take it.
know not that shall ever be able 10 re-
pay you." replied Henry bitterly.
Nonsense. Standish take it whether
you pay me or not.
II cannot"
Thunder, you mus,i you will learn
how to borrow money one OF these days.
Henry reluctantly took the money of
his friend.
Il have news 70. you-a chance to get
into business.
Then YOU have seen Mr.. Uording?"
said Henry. Frightening up.
Il have; he says he has some thing for
you TO do. He wishes To see YOU and
promised tn come here for that purpose 4"
ITO come hrre7'
Eyes; and il is time he were here now. :"
said the other consulting his watch
Mr.. Harding was broker. To whom
Henry had several times applied for en-
ployment. and who had encouraged him
10 hope that his purpose was III fair
way OF being accomplished.
He would come w. though tried 10