Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-12

greater skill than she possessed. She GER
tainly looked very poor.
cit was because she appeared 80 poor
and miserable that I was weak enough to
place the job in her hands," replied Mr..
Lawson in less severe tone of voice.
but 1T was an imposition to ask for work
she did not know how to make"
"Mr. Lawson" said the old gentleman,
who was known as pious and good man,
awe should not blame with too much Sc
verify the person who, in extreme want,
undertakes to perform piece Of work for
which she lacks the skill. The fact that
a young girl, like the one who was Just
here is willing to labor, instead of sinking
into vice and idIeness, shows her to pos
sess true virtue and integrity Of fcharacter;
and that we should be willing to encour-
age, even at some sacrifice. Work is
slack now, as you are aware, and there is
little doubt she had been to many places,
seeking employment before she came 10
you. 1t may be that she and others are
dependent upon the receipt Of the money
that was expected to be paid for the
making of the vest you hold in your hand.
The expression, rs she turned away, her
linkering steps, her dropping form, and
her whole demeanor, had in them a Ian
guage which told me all this, and even
more"
A change came over the tailor's coun>
tenance. "I didn't think of that" fell
in a low tone from his lips
IL did not think you did. brother
lawson" said his monitor. " we are all
more apt to think of ourselves than of
others. The girl promised the vest this
evening, and SO far as that was concern
ed she performed her contract. Is the
vest made very badly ?''
Mr.. Lawson took up the vest and ex-
amined it more closely. "Weil, l can't
say that it is badly done. BUTT is dread
fully soiled and rumpIcd; and it not as
neat a job as it should be, nor at all such
as wished it,"
Cali this is very annoying, Of course
but still, we should be viking to make
some excuse for the short comiugs Of 9TH
ers. The poor girl may have a sick
mother or sister TO attend to. which
constantly interrupted her, and under
such circumstances, you could hardly
wonder if the garment come somewhat
may be the case if so, you could not
find it in your heart to speak unkindly to
the poor creature, much less turn her
away angriy, and without the money she
has toiled for so earnestly"
IL didn't think of that" was murmur-
ed in q low suppressed tone of voice.
Ellen, on returning home. entered the
room and without uttering a word, threw
herself upon the bed by the side Of her
sick sister. and burying her face in the
p low, endeav rtd to smother the Sobs
that came convuIsively from her bosom.
Mary asked no questions. She under~
stood the cause Of EIIcn's agitation. 1t
told her that she had been disappointed
in receiving the money for the work.
Just at that moment there was knock
at the door, but no voice badc the appli~
cant for admission enter. 1t was repeats
the latch was lifted. the door sprung
open, and the tailor stepped into the
room.
The sound Of feet aroused the Distress
ed sisters, and Ellen raised herself up,
and looked at Mr.. Lawson, with counte-
nance sulfused with tears.
81 felt that l did wrong in speaking to
you in the way that l did, said Mr.
. Lawson. advancing towards the bed and
holding ont the money she had earned !,
1" here is the price Of the vest. 1t is bet
ter made than first thought it was.
Tomorrow will send you more work.
Try to cheer up"
Mr.. Lawson finding that his presence
was embarrassing. withdrew, leaving the
two sisters SO deeply affected that they
could but look at him with thank kfulness.
Shortly after. they received Il basket, in
which was supply Of nourishins food,
and sum Of money to procure such ar
tices as might be necessary for the sick
sister. Though no ones name was sent
with it, they were not in any doubt as to
the individual who sent it. Mr.. Lawson
was not an unfeeing man, but like too
many in the world, lie DID NOT ALWAYS
THINK.