Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-04-06
CHAPTER II.

ed. Before the window was that omin
Gus white cloth, denoting that the occu
pant had failed.
entered the store. Frank stood a
his desk, glancing with most woe be
gone aspec, at the pages of his ledger.
'Hows this, Frank" asked and
was never more surprised in my life.
Bust up, don't you see! replied he
rather petulantly.
But what does it meant
Mean why, that 1 had note of
thousand dollars due yesterday, which
could no, pay; and this morning IN.
a"iabIe ir'end, MIR Allen, put in keep
er-ihat' all
How does i, happen I thought yo'
were doing rushing business.
so was; had the money to pay
this note six weeks ago, and let Smtl
have it at two per cen, month, replied
he with a ghastly smile.
And Smith has faIled'
Not exactly; he has stopped, but ev.
Icry.ody says he is good--,t he has TINT
to himself
And YOU mus, make fail Of It in the
meanlmel'
If | could only s,ave Mr. Allen of a
couple of months, could se, GU. o.: til,
,crape with flying colors.
Wont he wait
Frank shook his head he had mortal
ly offended the proud merchant, and there
was no prospect that he would be len'en'
IN the slightest degree.
Can't YOU raise the money?
No, times havn't been so hard for fou
years. Everybody is failing, and thu
money men won't trust their own fathers
now
AT this moment Mr. Allen entered th'
store He looked stern and severe, likt
one who has the power in his own hands
aud is disposed TO use II. | seated my
self near the desk as he approached.
The merchan, politely salu,ed the un
fortunate dealer, smiling as bandly a
though nothing had happened As thong
he had no niece, and Frank were Stu
ic.
Mr. Howard this is unfortunate bu
IN the midst of 50 much coommercla
disaster, you perceive that 1t was my on
" course SAID the merchant soothing y
i supposei't was; but you know thu
cause OF my inability TO pay the note
returned Frank, with doleiul expires
SION.
All, Young mau, yol ought not Il
have lent the money TO Smith; ; II yo
had asked my advice, | could have tol
you better
smith was always supposed to b
good
The merchant shook his head.
But Mr. Allen, give me a short tim
and can pay the note. Smith assure
me he shall recover himself.
MIR Howard, certainly wish you wei
have done all could TO give you TAI
tsar,.'
SO you have sir, and am very, yer
) grateful to YOU.
Are you' and the merchant fixed ;
, keen glance upon the young man.
i assure you that | am
How have YOU manifested 1t! conl'n
ued the merchant, s,ernly. But no mat
ter; We NEE, now as business men,.
, We'll, what shall be done? You hay
stopped me; | cun do no more.
Il don't wish to be hard ! would wal
. if prudence would justify it, said NJ
Allen, who was keenly sensitive IN regar
10 his reputation Tor generosity and tan
ness.
In fact he was man Of good feelings
and only that he meant to punish Fran
for falling in love with his wealthy niece
would not have disturbed MIN.
, You are just as secure two month
hence as now, pleaded Frank.
Il have not that confidence in you, NJ
t Howard-I say it irankly-which ! ha
r once. You have lost thousand dollars
, doubt if your stock under the hamme
would pay my notes.
Frank looked savage, for though h
was crest fallen, he was Frank ilowar
/ vet, and felt keenly the uni ust impu,atlo
t OF the merchant.
i wish TO be fair, and even indulgent
hI. AiIcu, '"'
time to utter the un.racious sent'men
that rose TO his lips Here is the note
give one good endorser, and | will wa
two months.
Frank looked up and smiled in COZ
temp, at the miserable snb,ertuge ct tn
merchant, who meant 10 crush him. an
still preserve an appearance OF ialrnes
He knew it would be impossible for tn
Young man, with his stock encountered
to procure the security.
will you take SMITH asked Fran
hurredly.
'Of course no. replied Mr. Allen wi,
bland smile,
i will see what can be done: but
think the case is hopeless
The merchant Withdrew, assured is h
own mind that his revenge was sure, an
his reputation safe, at the same time.
Frank and myself canvassed the ma