The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-04-28

come.
On her way home, the poor shoemaker's
wife met the teacher Of small school in
the neighborhood, where two Of her chill
dren attended.
sAh Mrs, Thompson, am glad to
see you,' was the salutation: was
about calling at your house. Woulditbe
to settle our little account this
afternoon
sour account was the surprised re-
ply. Surely, the term has notyet ex-
piredP
'Only half of it, but my present rule
is, to collect my money at that time. 1t
is a plan which many teachers have adop-
ted Of late
Il was not aware that there had been
any change in your rules, and have
made arrangements tomeet the bill at the
usual time. fear it will not be In my
power to do so sooner
The countenance of the teacher showed
great disappointment, and as she passed
on in different direction, she muttered
to herself; .
Just as expected. Ishall never get
cent. Everybody says that they are
going down hill. must get rid OF the
Children in some way. Perehaps | may
get a pair of shoes or two for payment for
the half quarter, if manage right, but
it will never do to go on inthis way
A little discomposed by her interview
with theteacher, Mrs. Thompson stepped
into neighboring grocery to purchase
some triAing article OF family stores
Il have little account against YOU
Will it be convenient for Mr.. Thompson
to settle it this EVENING" asked the civil
shopkeeper, as he produced the desired
article.
is it his usual time for settling?' was
again the surprised inquiry
sWell, not exactly, but money is very
tight lust now, and am anxious to get IN
ali that is due me. In future, intend
keeping short accounts. There is your
little bill, if you would like to look at 1T.
I will call around this evening. 1t is but
small affair
Thirty dollars is no small sum to US
lust now,' thought Mrs. Thompson, as
She thoug ghtfully pursued her way towards
home. lit seems strange that all these
payments must be met justnow, while we
are are struggling to recover from the heavy
expenses of The winter. cannot under
stand it,
Her perplexity was increased upon fin
dino her husband with two bills In his
hand, and a countenance expressive OF
anxiety and concern. :,
Look, Mary he said, as she entered
Here are two unexpected calls Tor mon
ey-one from the DOCTOR and the other
from the dealer in leather from whom
purchased my last stock. They are both
very urgent for immediate payment, al
though they have always been willing to
wait few months until could make ar
rangements to meet their claims. But
misfortunes never come single, and if a
man once gets little behindhand' trouble
seems to pour in upon him
'Justso, replied the wife. The neigh,
bors think we are going down hill, and
every one is ready to give us a push
Here are two more billsfOr you-one from
the grocer and the other from the teach
er.'
Reply was prevented by a knock at the
door, and the appearance OF a lad Whc
presented neatly folded paper and dis
appeared.
1.-THE butchers account, as live ! ex'
claimed the astonished shoemaker
what is to be done, Mary? So much
money to be paid out, and very little com
Inc in for some of my best customers
have left me, although my work has al
ways given satisfaction, If | could only
have as much employment as usual, ant
and the usual credit allowed me, coult
soon satisfy all these claims; but to NEE
them now is impossible, and the acknowi
edgment of my inability will send us Sul
farther on the downward path
I'VE must do our best, and trust Il
Providence was the consolatory remarl
of his wife, as second knock at the doc
aroused the fear that another cialman
was about to appear
But the benevolent countenance OF un
Gle Joshua, rare, but ever welcome Visl
tor, presented itself A..
Seating himself in the comfortable chai
which Mary hastened to hand him. n
said, in his semcwhateccentric, buttrend
{ tWell, good folks, l understand tha
! tbe world does not go quite as well wit
YOU as formerly. What is the trouble
There need be no trouble, sir wa
the reply, sif men would not try to add t
the Affections which the Almighty sees t
be necessary for us. The winter was
; irving one. We met with sickness an
, misfortunes, whichwe endeavored to bea
, with patience. All would now go wei
if those around me were not determine
, to push me in the downward path
but there lies the difficulty, frien
Q Thompson, This is selfish world
e Everybody, or at least a great maJorlt.
: care only for number one If they sc
+ poor neighbor going down hill, the
first thought is whether twill affect the
IS own interests, and provided they can S
cure themselves, they care not how soc
II he goes to the bottom. The only way
y to keep up appearances. Show v, no '5'.T SIgl
of going behind hand, and all will {
= we'll with you,'
Very true, uncle Joshua, oq' ! mo now ',