Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-31
.m Frank Howard
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Of months, could get cut Of the sorsps with
flying oolors." ..H 1NF H.
Wont he waltz" -.
Frank shook his head he had MORALLY Of.
Tended the proud merchant, and there was no
prospect that he would DO lenisnt in the slight.
est degree.
"Cant YOU raise the moneyS"
inNo, times hny'nt been 50 hard for four
years, Every body 10 falling, and the money
men won't trust their own fathers"
A. this moment Mr.. Allen entered the store,
He looked stern and severe, like one who has
the power in bis ewn handS, and Is disposed 10
use Il. seated myself near the desk, a. no
approached,
The merchant politely INluted the unfOrtun.
ate dealer, smiling ~ blandly as though nothing
had happenea--ui though hS had ne niece, and
Frank were Stole,
Mr.. Howard, this 10 unfortunate but in
the midst Of so much commercial disaster, you
perceive that II was my only course" said tho
merchant, socthingly.
"a suppose it was; but you know the cause
OF my inability to pay the note. returned Frank
with dOleful expression,
"Ah, young man, you ought not TO have lent
the money to Smith if yoG had asked my i'd
vice. could have told you bettsr,"'
Smith was always supposed to be good"
The merchant shook his head,
But Mr.. Allen, give me short time, and
can pay the note. Smith assures me he shall
recover himself"
AMIR, Howard, certainly wish you well;
have dono oil could to give you fair start"
$50 you have, sir, and am very grateful to
you"
"Are your. and the m.rehan, hvod keen
glance upon the young man.
ri assure you that am"
GLOW have you manifested up" said the mer.
chant, Sternly, "But no mattcr We meet now
an business men"
"Wsl, what shall be done' You have
stopped met can do no more"
ri don't wish 10 be hard; would wait IL
prudence would justify it," said Mr.. Allen, who
was kcenly sensitive IN regard 10 hlS reputation
for generosity and fairness.
In fact he was man Of good feelings, and
only that he meant TO punish Frank for falling
In love with his wealthy niece, would not mNo
disturbed him,
"You arc just as secure two months hence, uS
now" pleaded Frank
III have not that confidence in you, Mr.. How.
Nrd--I say Il frankly which had once. You
have lost n thousand dollars, doubt il your
stock, under the hammer, wonld pay my
notes"
Frank looked savage, FOR though crcsl.rsllCn,
no was FRANK Howard YET and he keenly felt
tho unjust imputOtion Of the merchant.
~ wish to be fair, and even indulgcnt," con-
tinued MIR. Allen, before Frank had time to ut
, ter the ungrAoouS sentiment that rose To his
5 lips, "Here is the note; give me one good en-.
dorSer, and will wait two months"
Frank looked up aud smiled in contempt at
|. the miserable subtsrfuge Of the merchant who
, meant to crush him, anG still preserve an ap.
! pearNncs OF fairness. He knew il would be
Impossible for the young man with his stock en-.
A numbered, 10 procure the security,
Twill you take Smithp" Ssked Frank hur-
riedly.
"of course not" replied Mr., Allen, with
: bland SMILE
Il will see what can DO dOuei but think the
case is hopeless"
The merchant, withdrew, satisfied in HE own
mind that his revenge was sure, and HE repu.
tatlon safe, at the sumo time,
Frank and myself eanvassed the matter, but
we could thRk Of no person whose milk Of hui
man kindness was sufficiently abundant 10
prompt him to do such an insane act,
While we were debating the matter, Frank
was struck up by the entrance Of Miss Allen.
GLOW gloomy you look here to-day, Frank"
said she, laughing and showing in the act the
: prettlsSt row Of psSrly teeth ever saw.
1--WE are gloomy, indeed" replied Frank,
mastering SiOSly smile, "But you know the
reason" 'rr
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