Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-10-14

IunOCeHl pupll understood 10 mean q con-
iormity to selfish maxims and evil purpo.
ses. She did not dream that he meant her
ribbons, her curls, or the modest bunch of
flowers in her bonnet.
The day after that on which the con.
yersation given above took place between
Mr.. Gravemnn and Mr.. Shaw was the
one on which the former held his class.
meeting. The hour was four O'Clock in
the afternoon. About ten o'clock in the
forenoon, business called Gravcman 10 The
wharyes.
"Eow much flour have you 2" asked a
merchant into whose store he went for
the transaction Of some business.
"Flve hundred barrels" was replied.
"Ihen you are two hundred and fifty
dollars richer than you were an hour ago.
" Indeed ! How ~ eagerly asked
Gravemun.
"Prvate advices have been received
from New York, announcing rise Of ff.
ty cents on the barrel" replied the mor.
chant.
"First,rote, isn't itl'' ard Graveman
rubbed his hands together with unaffected
delight.
"lt is pleasant news, certainly, 10 all
who have flour on hand"
"Have you much in store 2"
ga few hundred barrels"
"Cupital You are like me lucky dog.
But, good morning-good morning;
must be going. | have good deal orbus.
mess to do on the wharf"
Grayeman left the store abruptly. A
sudden thought had struck him. Instead
Of transactng the business which he pre-.
tended required his attention, he walked
hurriedIy to the Exchange, jumped into
an omnibus, and rode some six or eight
squares. Then, getting out, he walked
AT very leisurely pace for about half a
square further. This brought him 10 the
store Of Mr.. Shaw, which he entered
"Brother Shaw, how do you do this
morning 2" he said, with a sweet, Chris.
llan smile, as he took the hand Of his iel.
low church member.
"Qute we'll. How are youl'
every well, thank you. Have you
been out this morning? 2"
"No-is there any news stirring 2"
"Nothng Of consequence-busness
rather dull"
"EIow is -four going 10 be, brother
Shaw [! Do you think there will be Il rise 2"
81 am sure | cannot tell. | should
rather think not. At any rate, would
be very willing 10 sell at eight and seven
eghths."
GLOW much have you in store ~
"Three or four hundred barrels"
Mr.. Graveman cast his eyes 10 the floor
thoughtlulIy, and muscd Tor some mo-
ments.
81 have an idea that it will advance
trle in the course Of few weeks"
"More likely TO fall"
81 don't think So"
"Why 2"
"Oh lis a mere idea Of mine. The
market has been firm for some lime. If
you really wish TO sell | feel half inclined
TO buy. have money lying idle"
set is more than have. If you want
my -four you may have it in welcome at
eight and seyen.cighlhs."
"Couldn't You say eight oighly.fyo
for all you have :"
"No, ! am not anxious 10 sell. If you
choose to take it at the prevailing rates,
you can do so"
"Very well. What is the quantity in
store 2"
81 can ascertain in a momcnt;" and
Mr.. Shaw referred TO his ledger, "Threo
hundred and eighty barrels"
GAIL right make out the bill, and
will draw you a check"
TIE bill was made out, and a check for
the amount filled up and handed 10 Mr..
Shaw. The two men shook hands in
very brotherIy manner, and Graveman
departed full of selfish delight at the con.
seriousness Of having mndo an operation
that would net him at least two hundred
dollars. To him it was q fair business
trnnsaction--ollright in trade. The NOR.
al of the act was thing of which he had
no conception. If he was wider awake
than his neighbor, he could see no reason
why he ought not TO profit by his acute.
ness.
On the afternoon Of the day on which
Mr.. Groveman had increased his gains
by an operation Of such questionable mo.
rality he put on his most sanclimonious
face and clothed his spirit in robe of fac
titious piety, to meet and instruct in heav.
enly things some fifteen or twenty young
persons, who were sincerely desirous of
knowing the truth, that they might bring
its preceps into life. On his way TO the
classroom, he dismissed from the mind
with an effort some thoughts that were
not the most pleasant in the world--they
referred 10 the business transaction Of the
morning-and began 10 think about the
different members of his class, and what
should he say OF each. Among the first
about whom he thought was Ellen Shaw.
81 shall speak my mind 10 sister Shaw
,.loinl,, ~ he eo,I bn ,yoll,oJ