The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-12-29
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CHAPTER I.

my God! not uoliar 4elt! IVY pun
pittance is all gone, and I have not pen
ny to pay this bill with" exclaimed Hen
~ Standish, as he crushed up a bill for
board, which his landlady had just pre-
sented to him.
Throwing himself into chair, and COW
ering his face with his hands sat there
weeping like child.
When the strong man weeps, the heart
isindeed touched. The young man had
been four weeks in Boston in search of en-
pioyment. He was native of thriving
town in the northern part of the State of
Vermont. Well educated and of good
address, he was qualified for the mercan-
tile business, and had always turned his
attention in that direction.
For several years previous to his de-
parture from home, he had been employ
ed in a store; but the sphere was too mar
row for his ambition. He longed for the
excitement of the great metropolis, which
he doubted not wonld furnish him field
co-extensive with his capacity and his de-
sires.
With only small sum of money, for
he doubted not that he could step imme-
diately into some lucrative situation, he
bade adieu to the cherished home of his
childhood; and departed for Boston. Ar
rived there, he found his prospects not
half SO encouraging as he had expected.
He had applied for several situations; but
having neglected to bring with him testi-
monials of character, no one would en-
ploy him in any desirable capacity.
Hewas sorely disappointed, and not un-
til his scanty means were exhausted did
he awaken to the full sense of his unfortu-
nate position. There seemed to be no al
tentative before him, but to accept a stu
alton in some menial capacity, a step at
which his pride revolted.
Z, His landlady had handed him his week
ly bill for board. It was only FIVE dollars,
but all his money was spent, and that con-
sciousness of his misery went over him
like dark cloud.
4 Retiring to his room, he vented his bad
feelings in ordinations of bitter disap-
pointment
"How now, Standish? What is the
matter?" exclaimed his friendly room mate
as he entered the apartment, and discov-
cred the misery of the disappointed young
man.
Harry raised his head, and thrust for
ward the bill.
Fudge! you are not making all thisfuss
about that bill, are you"
= 'I have not dollar left.'
"a rcheer up man, will lend you ""
said his kindshearted chum, drawing his
pocket book cat, and taking therefrom a
bsnk bill:
"Nay. nay, Joseph, 1 cannot take it
know not that / shall ever be able to re-
J pay you" replied Henry, bitterly. n.
-9r"Nonsense, Standish; take it, whethe,
youever pay me or not"
<. al cannot"
"Thunder! you MUST! you will learn tt
borrow money one of these days"
Henry reluctantly took the bill.
II have news for you-a chance to ge
into to business"
"Then you have seen Mr.. Harding?'-
said Henry. frightening up.
II have; he says he has something 70,
you to do. He wishes to see you, and
promised to come here for that purpose.
'To come here"
eyes, and it is time he was here now, -
said the other, consulting his watch.
- Mr.. Harding was broker, to whom
Henry had several times applied for EN-
ployment and who had encouraged hin
to hope that his purpose was in fair way
to be accomplished. Y
4a Aservant girl announced the broker.
He would come up, though I tried te
make him stop below" said the girl in a
low tone.
"Walk in. sir; my apartment is but an
humble one," said Henry, in confusion.