The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1853-12-15

purchase some trlf1lng article OF family
stores.
Il have a little account against you
Will it be convenient for Mr.. Thompson
to settle it this EVENING" 2n asked the
polite shopkeeper as he produced the
desired article.
"ls it his usual time for settling ?n
was again the surprised inquiry.
"Well, not exactly; but money is
very tight just now, and l am anxious
TO get all that is due me. In future
intend to keep short accounts. There
is little bill, if you would like to look
at it. | will call around this evening.
1t is but small affair"
Thirty dollars is no small sum 10 US
just now,p thonght Mrs. Thompson, as
she thoughtfully pursued her way to-
wards home.
at seems strange that all these pay
ments must be met just now, while we
are struggling to recover from the
heavy expenses of the winter. cam
not understand it.
Her perplexity was increased by
finding her husband with two bills in
his hand and a countenance expressive
of anxiety and concern.
"Look, Mary" he said, as she en-
tered. Here are two unexpected
calls for money, one from the doctor,
and the other from the dealer in leath-
er from whom | purchased my last
stock. They are very urgent for imme-
diate payment, although they have al
ways been willing to wait few months
until could make arrangements to
meet their claims But misfortunes
never come singly, and if man gets
little behind hand, trouble seems TO
pour in upon him."
"Just so" replied the wife. 'The
neighbors think we are going down
hill, and every one is ready to give US
push. Here are two more bills for
you-one from the grocer, and the
other from the teacher"
Reply was prevented by knock at
the door, aud the appearance of lad,
who presented neatly folded paper,
and disappeared.
The butchers account, as live u
exclaimed the astonished shoemaker.
What is 10 be done, Marya So much
money to be paid out and very little
coming in ; for some of my best Gus
TONERS have left me, although my work
has always given satisfaction. If |
could only have as much employment
as usual, and the usual credit allowed
me, could soon satisfy allahese claims,
but 10 meet them now is impossible,
and the acknowledgement nf aty ina
bility would send US still on the down.
ward path"
awe must do our best and trust in
Providence" was the consoiing remark
Of his wife, as second knock at the
door aroused the fear that another
claimant was about to appear.
But the benevolent countenance of
Uncle Joshua, rare, bnt ever welcome
visitor, presented itself. Seating him
self in the comfortable chair that Mary
fastened to hand him, he said, in his
eccentric, but friendly manner:
Well, goodefolks, I understand the
world does not go as well with you as
formerly. What is the trouble 2''
There need be no trouble,n was the
reply, if men would moi try TO add TO
the affections which the Almighty sees
TO be necessary for us. We met with
sickness and misfortunes, which we en-
deavored to bear with patience. ALI
would now go well if those around me
were not determined to push me in the
downward path"
= But there lies the difficulty, friend
Thompson. This is selfish world
Everybody, or at least, great majority,
care only for number one. If they see
a poor neighbor going down hill, their
FIRST thought is whether it will affect
their own interests, and provided they
can secure themselves, they care not
how soon he goes to the bottom The
only way is to keep up appearances
Show no signs of roing behind hand,
and all will go well with you."
Every true, Uncle Joshua, but how is
this to be done? Bills which | did not
expect to be called upon to meet for
The next three months are pouring in
upon me. My best customers are
leaving me for more fortunate rival
In short, | am on the brink or ruin, and
nought but a miracle can save me.n
A miracle which is very easily
then, | imagine, my good
friend What is the amount Of your
lebts which press so heavily upon you,
md how soon In the common course Of
events, could yon discharge them ?"
"They do not exceed $780," replied |
he shoemaker; g and with my usual |
un of work, | could make all right in
hree or four months"
9 We will say SIX was the answer.
Il will advance you $3.50 for six
months. Pay every cent you owe, and
With the remainder of the money make
ONE slight addition or improvement in
our shop or house and put everything
bout the grounds in its usual neat or
IeE Try this plan for a few weeks,
nd we will see what effectit has upon
NJ worthy neighbors. No, no, never
mind thanking me. lam only trying
little experiment on human nature.
know you of old, and have no doubt |
hat my money is safe in your hands,
Weeks passed by. The advice of