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without noticing these Interruptions, Mr.

=" Young Strosser is desirous of establishing
himself in n small retail businesSin Washing
ton street, and called this morning to secure
loan OF two thousand dollars for that purpose
Indeed" said Mr. Hawlcy evidently sur
prised at this announcement; "but YOU do moi
think OF loaning that sum, do yon9"
II DO not know" replied Mr.. Barton, "DIr
Strosser ID young man of business talent anf
strict integrity, and will be likely to succeed in
whatever he undertakes"
"Perhaps So" said Mr.. Hawley. " but 7 mn
heartily tired of helping these young nsprant:
of commercial honors''
Have you ever suffered from such n co,,rse7'
inquired Mr. Barton. at the same time cnstino
roguish glance Mt Mr.. H.
NO, replied the latter, "for I never felt
inclined to make On investment of that kind. y
,, "Ihen here is q fine opportunity to: do So
1t may prove better than stock in tho hank
as for myself have concluded that ifyou will
advance him one thousand dollars, will con,
| tribute nn equal sum"
Not single farthing would advance for
such foolish purpose; and if you make nh nd
foolish" 'Fet9
Mr.. Barton observed silence of several mo-
ments and then arose to depart.
If you do not feel disposed to share with
me in this enterprise, shall advance the whole
sum myself"
So saying he left the store
len years have passed away since the occur
! renee OF the conversation recorded in the pre-
eedIng chapter, and Mr.. Barton, pale and ngi-
tatcd, is standing at the same desk, as when
first introduced to the readers attention. As
examined, his despair beenne deeper and deep.
er until ut length he exclaimed:
II am ruined, utterly ruincd!"
"How so, inquired Hiram Strosscr, who en-
tered the connting-room in season to hear Mr.
Barton's remark.
1,.k
OF the failure of the house of ?elerb, Jackson
6 Co., London, who are indebted to INC in the
sum OF S25,OO0. News of the failure has be-
come general, and my creditors, panic stricken
are pressing my paper to be cashed. The
banks refuse me credit and have not the
means to meet my liabilities: If could pass
the crisis. perhaps could rally again, but it is
impossible; my creditors are importnnate, and
l cannot much longer keep above the tide" re-
piled Mr.. Barton.
"What is the extent of your liablitcsa" in
quired Mr.. Strosser
- "seventy-five thousand dollars" replied Mr.
Barton.
Would that sum be sufficient to relieve
youa"
"It would"
"TheD, sir, you shnll have it," said Strosser;
rs he stepped up to the desk and drew a check
for seventy five thousand dollars . "Here, take
this and when you need more, do not hesitate
to call on me. Remember that it was from
business" -. -
"But the debt was cancelled several yenrs
ag"," replied Mr.. Barton, rs ray of hope shot
across his troubled mind
True replied Strosser, "but the debt of
gratitude owe you has never been cancelled
and now that the scale has turned, L, deem it
my duty to come to the rescue" Oh
AT this singular turn in the tide of fortune,
Mr.. Barton fairly wept for joy
Ills paper was taken up as fast ns it was sent
in, md in less than a month he had PASSED the
crisis and stood perfectly safe and secure; Ills
credit increased, and business improved, while
several other firms sank under the blow and
could not rally, among whom was Mr. Hawlcy,
the merchant introduced to the reader in the
preceding chapter.
GLOW did you manage to keep above the
tidea" ennquired Mr.: Hawley of Mr. Barton,
one morning, several months after the events
last recorded. as he met the latter upon the
street on his way to his place of business.
Very easily indeed, can assure You" re-
piled Mr.. Barton. SlE.s-s = =,
"Well, do tell me how" continued Mr. Haw-
ley. II 10y claim tosAgreat deal Of ahrswdness;
but the strongest sssercise Of 9gysslfs didcnot
save me; and syetfyou, whosWerssby far the
greatest sufferer, and WHOSE liabilities were
twice as heavy asmy own, hare stood the shock,
| and have come off even better by the shock"
"The truth is replied Mr.. Barton, !" cashed
my paper as soon as it was sent in.',
~ suppose, so, !" said Mr. Hawley. regarding
you obtain fundsl" AS forsmy part, / could
not obtain a,dollar 'credit-the banks refused
to take my paper, and my friends even desert
"a little investment that I made some ten
years ago" replied Mr. Barton, smiling, "has
proved exceedingly profitable. .s.s.:,ss
Investment. J. echoed Msss Hawloy, = " what
inyestment .. .r9szsE. .slI y - 3 .-.E,