The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-11-21

now. as you are aware, and there is bnt little
doubt that she had been 10 many places seeking
emplyment before she came 10 YOU. Ii may be
that she and others are dependen, upon the re-
rep Of the money that was excepted 10 be paid
for making the vest you hold in your hand. The
expression as she turned away. her lingering
Steps, her dropping form, and her whole demca-
nor, had in them language which told me of
all This, and even more"
change came over the taor's counenanre.
II didn't think Of that" fell in low tone from
his lips.
''i did not think you did, brother Lawson"
said his monitor; /" we are all more apt 10 think
Of ourselves than others. The girl promised the
vest this evening and so far as that was con-
cerned, she performed her contract. Is The vest
made very badly ~
Mr.. Lawson took up The garment and exsmin-
ed il more closely. Well, cant say that il
is badly done. But il is diead(ully soed and
rumped and il is not as neat job as il should
be. nor al all such as / wished il"
.All This is very annoying, Of course; but
still, we should be willing 10 make some excuse
for the shon.coming Of others. The poor girl
may have sick mother or sister 10 attend to,
which constantly interrupted her, and under
such circumstances, you could hardly wonder if
the garment should come somewhat soled from
under her hands. All this may be The case; and
il 50 you could moi find il in your heart TO speak
unkindy TO The poor creature, much less turn
her away angr,ly, and Without the money she
has toed for so earnestly"
II didn't think of that" was again murmured
in low suppressed tone Of voice.
Ellen. on returning home, entered the room
and without nuering word threw herself upon
the bed By Tie side ol her sick sister, and bury
/ ing her face in pillow, endeavored 10 smother
!, the sobs that came up consul,iyely from Ler
bosom.
Mary asked no questions. She understood
the cause Of Ellen's agi,stion. II told her that
she had been disappointed in her expectation Of
receiving the money for The work.
I JUS al thai moment there was knock al the
door, but no voice bade the applicant for admis-
sion, enter. Twas repeated, but il met with
no respone. Then the latch was lifted. Tie
door swung open, and the tailor stepped inle
the room.
The sound Of fee, aroused The distressed sis
iers. and Ellen raised herself up, and locked at
Mr.. Lawson, wish counlensnce sullused with
tears.
81 felt that did wrong in speaking 10 you
in the way that did, said Mr.. Lawson, ad-
sniRs & aSa5s &s, !e HE bsd md lascdng aH Y c
price tie of vest. Ii was better made than
FIRST thought i, was. Tomorrow | will send
yon more work. Try to cheer up
Mr.-Lawson, finding ihs, his presence was
embarrassing, wilhdrew, leaving The two sisters
.fs,.ctaI k,,tl IL =,
him with lhanhfulness. Shortly after they re-
ceiyed basket, in tieh was supply Of nourisll-
ing food, and sum Of money 10 procure such
articles as might be necessary for The sick sis
ter Though no ones name was sent with H.
they were not in any doubt rs 10 the individual
; who srni il. Mr.. Lawson was not an unieel,
ing man. but Ike too many others in lhe world
! uE DID NOT ALWAYS THINK.