Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-03-10

Il know nothing about that, Mr.. King but
Itell you candidly, that it does not look well
for man in your circumstances to be riding
ont with your wife,
Il did that but three times during the whole
summer, Mr.. Somerville, although her physi-
clan says she ought to have gone at least once
a week.
Well, sir, you can take her as often as
you like; but recollect one thing, you don't 60
pleasurlng off of my money; so if the note is
not paid by Monday, which is the last day upon
It, shall resort to other MEANS
So cutting were these last remarks Of Mr..
SomerviI1, that Mr.. King was unable 10 re-
ply. For few seconds he sat motionless
with his eyes cast upon the floor then raising
them slowly, and looking Mr. Somerville full
in the face, he said:
'"T Take heed that We do not your aims
before men to be seen of them - and then
passed out of the store
This quotation, as appropriate as it was un-
expected, so insulted Mr.. Somerville, that he
determined that, let the consequences be what
they might, every cent of his debt, even TO the
uttermost farthing should be paid, or legal pro-
ceedings Immediately instituted.
What shall dol' was the first thought
that passed through the mind of Mr. King after
he had gained the street Il have not money
enough to pay that note, and see plainly that
If it's not paid, SOmervile will go to law with
me. Our wood is nearly out the children
want shoes; we must have victuals to eat, and
clothes TO wear and am sure we have moth
ing that is unnecessary, either in food or cloth
ing. am almost sorry said to him what l
did when was coming away ought not to
Judge him, but when thought of man Civ
ing five hundred dollars for the sbeneft of the
poor, at public meeting, and the next day
depressing poor man for fifty dollars, l felt
exasperated. He worth hundreds of thous-
ands, too'
Good morning, Mr.. King' said some
one who passed at that moment.
Mr.. King turned and looked; it was Mr..
Steward.
Il wonder if he would advance me that
much on his sons schoolIng? thought the
other. 4 hate to ask him, too, for they
have only been coming three weeks; but
don't know 10 whom else to apply. / be-
lieve I'll Try any how, and might as we'll do
it at once
In accordance with this determination,
Mr.. King turned and retraced his steps, un-
ill he reached Mr.. Seward's office. Foru-
nately for him, that gentleman was alone
He soon made known his errand, taking care
al the same time not 10 mention Mr.. Son:er-
vlle's name.
cannot spare that much cash to-day, my
friend,' replied Mr.. Steward, 'but will give
you my note at thirty days, which you can
easily get discounted. OF course l. shall
take it up when it falls due. l suppose that
will answer just as WE'LL
Just as well. sir; may Heaven reward
you for your kindness
am doing no more than my duty, Mr..
King; | have been in your situation, and
know what it is to struggle with large fam
lily. "As ye would have others do unto you,
do We even so to them," is the rule strive
to walk by."'
am afraid there are but few, MIR. Stew
ard, who walk by that rule
Ii is none the less binding for all that !;
and now another thng-ifyou can't well
spare this money out Of the first quarter that
falls due, don't be backward in saying SO !;
you can pay it as il suits you
Reader, is not our sketch true one p
Are there not mang private oppressOrs.
known as public phiIan!hropists Yea, ex-
perience hath taught US that it is even so--
"A word to the wise is sufficient; there
fore, TO such we would say, these ought ye
to have done, and not TO leave the other un-
done.'