Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-23

that he can take care of mine"
A negative shake of the head was the only an
swer to the question of the disappointed YOUTH
who turned sadly away @l
"Poor fellow ' whispered one of the clerks to
another. ssHe will go to ruin, simply because he
looks as if he had been unfortunate This is a
hard world to live in. There are few who will
extend their hand to suffering fellow being,
while the prosperous find plenty of friends to push
them on their way. And, after all, the unfortu-
nate are often the more deserving. But people
in this world will judge from appearances"
But the remarks of the clerk were unheard by
the merchant, and quite unconscious that he had
again committed the error which he SO much rep
rehended, the little incident soon passed from his
mind Engrossed with business, the hour of din
ner arrived ere he was aware, and unwilling to
disappoint his ever-punctual wife, he seized his
hat, and walked hastily towards home.
"Rather behind your time,'' was the smiling
remark, as he entered the dning-room.
eyes, it is a busy day, and must beg that
Jenny will be as expedient as possible in placing
the dinner on the table, for I must return without
delay.'
cit is quite ready was the reply, and at the
words, Jenny entered, bearing the dinner-tray.
81 like punctuality," said Mr.. Campbell, as he
seated himself at the table. 'But what is this!''
he continued, surveying pudding of somewhat
doubtful appearance.
"Your favorite pudding, Henry, but owing to
your being late, it has renamed in the oven rath-
er too long. The proof of the pudding is in the
eating,' however, and I have no doubt you will
find this excellent. We must not Judge by ap-
pearances, you know"
A slight shade passed over Mr.. Campbells coun-
tenanee, for this remark brought to his mind the
occurrence of the previous evening; and his wife
perceiving that in some way she had disturbed
him, fastened to add
81 am becoming quite a convert to your opin-
ion, at least as general rule, Henry. l have met
with case in point to-day. I dare say you re-
collect Mrs. Boartman, whom have mentioned
to you several times, lately, as new acquaint-
ance, in whom am much interested. She is, as
you know, in very straitened circumstances
Some weeks ago, her son, very promising young
man, who has been in business in New Orleans
returned home in exceedingly poor health. He
was obliged to relnquish excellent situation,
which he had filled with perfect satisfaction to his
employers, and for some time before his return,
was so ill that he feared he should never see his
mother again. The hot, unhealthy climate has
severely shaken his somewhat delicate consttu-
iton, bat he is now gaining rapidly. For the last
two or three weeks he has been endeavoring to OBJ
tain some employment, but in vain. 1 saw his
mother this morning, and she seemed quite dis
couraged. eugene, she said, had gone out with
the intention of making personal application to all
the principal mercantile establishments in the city
but she feared it would be useless. His sickly,
forlorn appearance is against him, and there are
few who are charitable enough not to Judge by ap-
pearances." T.
ssIt seems that every cent which he could save
from his salary has been devoted to the payment
of debts which his father left, at his death, some
two or three years ago, and the young man has
hardly supplied himself with necessary clothing,
so great was his anxiety to save his fathers mem
ory from reproach."
"He must be noble-hearted fellow remarked
Mr.. Campbell. "What kind of situation does
he want! need good ook-keeper and should
really like to employ him.
"That is just the thing that desired,'' joyfully
exclaimed his wife. 81 did not dare to hint it to
his mother for fear of exciting false hopes; but
had some recollection of hearing you say that your
book-keeper had left you and it occurred to me
that his place might not have been supplied
Young Boardman has high testimonials from his
employers at New Orleans, but he is timid, anG
is easily repulsed by unkindness Or Indifference
ssIn that case you had better give him line Of
introduction to me-" returned her husband. s'Tha
will make all easy for him. See him, if you car
this afternoon, and if he has not succeeded in OBJ
tanning a situation, direct him to my place o.
business. If find him capable, will pay a hand
some salary
Elated with her success, Mrs Campbell has
tened to discharge her commission. Gratefully
the young man took the proffered note of intro
duction from her hand, but as his eye rested OF
the number, he said, hesitatingly, II think have
already called there, Mrs. Campbell, and indeed
now recollect the name, but it did not occur te
me that it was your husbands place of doing bus
iness.''
'Probably he was out when you called" sug
gested the lady.
cor judged from my appearance that woule
not suit him. was the somewhat mournful reply
81 did not recollect the circumstance, for have
called at many different places to-day"
"My husband never judges from appearances,
said Mrs. Campbell, confidently. cit is entirely
against his principles Hasten, therefore, ane
deliver this note, and will ensure your success.
II With warm thanks for her interest and kind
ness, young Boardman departed.
AS he entered the office his heart sank witAil
him, for the scene of the morning came vividl,