The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-05-11
SELECT TALE.
THE TwO MERCMANTS;
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10 eStaOllSh myself IN small retail buSi
ness2' inquired young man not vet ou
of his teens, of middle aged gentleman
who was poring over pile of ledgers ii
the counting room Of the largest whole
sale establishments in our city. The
person addressed turned toward the spea
ker, and regarding him for momen
with look of surprise, inquired
What security can you give me, Mr.
Strosser?
Nothing but my note,' replied the
young man, promptly.
(Which fear would be below par in
the Market replied the merchant, smi,
ling. ....
'Pernans so,' said the young man, but
remember, Mr.. Barton that the boy is moi
the man; the time may come when Hiram
Strosser's note will be as readily accepted
as that OF any other man
True, very true replied Mr.. Barton,
mildly, but you know business men sell.
dom loan money without adequate secu,
fity-olherwise they might soon be re-.
duced TO penury. ....... ....
At this remak the young mans coun.
tenance became deadly pale, and having
observed silence of several moments,
he inquired, in voice whose tones indl,
Gated his deep disappointment
Then you cannot accommodate me,
can youl'
Call upon me 10 morrow, and | will
give you reply said Mr.. Barton; and
The young man retired. .......... 81
Mr. Barton resumed his labors at the
desk; but his mind was so much upon the
boy and his strange errand, that he could
not pursue his task with any correctness;
and after having made several blunders,
he closed the l'dger, took his hat, and
went Out upon the street. Arriving oppo-
site the store Of a wealthy merchant upon
Water street, he entered the door.
Good morning, MIR. Hawley,' he said,
approaching the proprietor OF the estab,
lishmenl, who was seated at his desk,
counting over the profits of the week.
Good morning. replied the merchant,
blandly; happy to see you; have seat?
Any news?-how's trade! ..... ..
Without noticing these interrogations,
Mr.. Barton said: ..... .....
Young Strosser is desirous of estab,
fishing himself in a small retail business
on W WaShington street, and called this
morning to secure of me loan OF two
thousand dollars for that purpose.
'lndeedF exclaimed Mr.. Hawley, evi,
IDENTITY surprised at this announcement;
'but you do not think of loaning that sum,
do youF
i do not know replied Mr.. Barton.
'Mr. Strosser is young man of business
talent and strict integrity, and will be
likely TO succeed in whatever he under
takes
Perhaps so,' replied Mr.. Hawleydoubt
fully; but am heartily tired OF hel ping
to reestablish these young aspirants for
commercial honors.'
Have you ever suffered any from such
course!' inquired Mr.. Barton, at The
same time casting roguish smile at Mr.
H. ......
No. replied the latter; because new
er ielt inclined TO make an investment Of
that kind
Then here is fine opportunity to do
so. 1t may prove better than stock in
the bank. As for myself, have conclu'
ded that if you will advance him one
thousand dollars, will contribute an
equal sum-
Not a single farthing would | advance
for such purpose; and if you will make
such an investment; | shall consider you
very foolish indeed
Mr.. Barton observed silence Of a
lew moments, and then rose TO depart.
If you do not feel disposed to share
with me in this enterprise, shall advance
the whole sum myself.
Saving which, he left the store. ,