Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-11-12

Win ouoyanI IcelllnpS. III was not so on this
occasion. There was pressure on his bosom
"a want of sef.salisfacion. The kiss of his
, wife, and the clnging arms Of his children, as
they were twined around his neck, did not
bring the old delight
What is the matter with you this evening,
dear Are you not well p inquired Mrs. Lev.
ering, breaking in upon the thoughtful mood
of her husband, as he sat in unwonted 81.
erc'.
"lm perfectly we'll he replied, rousng
himself and forcing smile.
"You look sober"
'Do | ?" another forced smilc
Something troubles you, I'm afraid"
% no, its all imagination"
care you sick, papa?" now asks bright
little fellow, clambering upon his knee.
"Why, no love Pm not sick Why did you
think so s''
Because you don't play horse with me-
% dear Is that the ground of your suspic-
ions? replied the father laughing. Come |!
well soon scatter them to the winds
And Mr. Leverlng commenced a game of
romEs with the children. Bat he tired long
before they grew weary. nor did he, from the
bcgining, enter into this sport with his usual
zcst
Does your head ache, pa?' inquired the
child who had previously suggested sickness
as he SAW his father leave ,he floor, and seal
himself with some gravity of manner, on II
chair.
"Not this evening, dcar?" answered Mr.
Levering.
"Why don't you play longer, then?
"Oh pap exclaimed another child, speak ng
from sudden thought, you don't know what
a tine we had at school to-day"
"Ahl what was the cause ?"
"Oh! you'll hardly believe it. But Eddy
Jones stole dollar from Maggy Endeld!'
"Stoe doar!" calculated Mr.. Levering
His voice was husky, and he felt cold chill
passing along every nerve.
Yes pa! he stole dollar: Oh, wasn't it
dreadful"
perhaps he was wrongly accused" sug
gest Mr.. Lrvering.
Emma Wilson saw him do it, and they
found the dollar in his pocket. Oh! he Look
ed 50 pale, and it made me almost sick, to
hear him cry as If his heart would break.
"What did they do with him." asked Mrs.
lowering.
"1hey sent for his mother, and she took
him home. Wasn't it dreadful :"
'.It must have been dreadful for bis poor
mother Mr. Levering ven;ured to remark.
But more dreadful for him. said Mrs Lev
ering' will he ever forget his crime and
disgrace? Will the pressure of that dollar on
his conscienre ever be removed? He NAV
never do such wicked act again. but the
memory of this wrong deed cannot be wholly
efaced from his mind
How rebuking fell all these words on
the ears OF Mr.. lowering! Ali what would
not he have given to have the weight OF that
dollar removed? It's pressure was 50 great as
to almost suifocate hin. 1t was al! in vain
that he tried to be cheerful, or take an interest
in what was passing Immediately around him.
The innocent prattle Of his children had lost
It's wanton charms, and there seemed an ex-
cusing expression in the eye of his wife, as, in
concern his changed aspect had occasioned,
she looked sobcrly upon him. Unable 20 bear
a this, Mr., L.v ring went GU; something
unusual for him, and walked the streets for
an hour On his return the children were in
bed, and he had regaincd sufficient self con-
troll to meet his wife with less disturbed APP
pedrance.
On the next morning, Mr. lowering felt
sonnet ing better. Sleep had left his mind
more tranquil. Sill there was pressure on
his feelings which thought could be traced
back TO that unlucky dollar. About an hour
after going to bis store, Mr. Levering SAW his
customer ut the day previous enter, and move
along towards the place where he stood be-
hind his counter. His heart gave sudden
bound and the color rose to his face. An ac-
cusinS conscience was qui to conclude as
TO the object of her visit. Blu: he soon saw
that no suspicion Of wrong dealing was in the
lady'S mind. With pleasant half recogni-
ton. she asked TO look al certain articles from
which she made purchases, and in paying for
them, placed a ten dollar bill in the hands OF
the storekeeper.
"That weight shall be off my conscience, =
said MI Leyering to himself, as he began
counting out the change due his customer
and purposely, he gave her one dollar more
than Justly her due in that transaction.
The lady glanced her eyes over the money,
and seemed slightly beu dered. Then much
20 the storekeeper's relief opened her purse
and dropped il therein.
"All right againl" WAS the mental ejacula,
ton of Mr. Levering, as he saw the purse dis
appear in the lady's pocket, while his breast
expanded with sense oi relief
The customer turned from the counter and
had nearly gained the door, when she paus-
ed. d CIV out her purse, and emptying the con.
tents OF one end into her hand, carefully no.
ted the amount Then walking back, she said
with thouglful air. -
Il think you've made mistake in the
change Mr.. Leyering
al presume not, ma'an. Igave you four
dollars and thirty five was the quick reply
'Four thirty i've said the lady musingly.
Yes here is four thirty five.
That's right Mr. Loyering spoke somewhat
nervously.
The article came 10 six dollars and sixty FIVE
cents, believer
Yes, yes; that was i'll"
Then three dollars thirty five cents, will be
uy right change said the lady, placing a
small gold coin on the counter. You gave
me- tnO mnch