Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-05-30


for the transaction of some business.
s.Five hundred barrels" !" he replied.
'"Then you are Two hundred and fifty
dollars richer than you were an hou
ago"
1ndeedl How ?'' eagerly asked
Grayeman.s
" Private -advices have been received
from New York announcing arise of Fifty
cents in the barrel, replied the merchant
e First rate, isn't it % and Grayemau
rubbed his hands together with linafec>
ted delights,
"It is pleasant news, Certainly, 70 all
who hayd. -four on hand.''
" Have you much in store?"
"a few hundred baTrelsR'
" Capital You are like me, lucky
dog. But good morning good morn
| ing; must be going. 1 hayesa8 good
deal of business to do upon the wharf"
Graveman left the store abruptly-a
sudden thought had struck him. Instead
of transacting the business which he pre-
tended required his attention, he walked
hurriedly to the Exchange. jumped into
an omnibus. and rode some six or eight
squares. Then, getting out. he walked
at very leisurly pace for about half
square furthef. This brought him to the
store of Mr. Shaw, which he entered
Brother Shaw, how do your do this
morning 90 he said, with sweet, Chris
tian smile, as he took the hand of his
fellow church>member.
Quite we'll. How are you ?''
Very well. thank you. Have you
been out this mornino 2"
No. Is there any news stirring?"
Nothing equence-business
is rather dull"
Yes, there isn't much doing"
How is flour going to be, brother
Shaw ? Do you think there will be a
rise 90
81 am sure I cannottell. 1 should
rather think not AT any rate. would
be willing to sell at eight and seven
eights."
How much have you in store %
Three or four hundred barrels"
Mr.. Graveman cast his eyes TO the floor,
thoughtfully. and mused for some mo-
ments.
Il have an idea that it will advance a
trifle in the course Of a few weeks"
"More likely to fall"
81 don't think so.''
Why ?'
40, it is mere idea Of mine. The
you really wish to sell, feel half inci-
ned to buy. have money lying idle"
+" 1t is more than Ihave. II you want
my -four you may have it in welcome, at
eight and seven eights."
"Couldn't YOU say eight eighty~fve
for all you have ?"
"No, am not anxious to sell. fyou
choose to take it at the prevailing rates,
you can do 500
Very we'll. What is the quantity in
the store %
can ascertain in moment" and
Mr. Shaw referred to his ledger "Three
hundred and eighty barrels"
"All right; make out the bill, and l
will draw you check.
3 The ill was made cut, and the check
for the amount filled up and handed to
Mr.. Shaw. The two men shook hands in
q very friendly manner, and Graveman
departed, full of selfish delight at the con-
seriousness OF having made an operation
that would net him at least two hundred
dollars. TO him it was a fair business
transaction-all right in trade. The NOR
al Of the act was a thing of which he had
no c0nceptiOn. If he was wider awake
than his neishbor, he could see no reason
why he ought not to profit by his acute
ness.
On theNphernoon Of the day on which
Mr.. Gravenan had increased his gains by
an operation of questionable morality, he
put on his most sanctimonious face. and
clothed his spirit in robe of fictitious pi
etv, 10 meet and instruct in heavenly
things, some fifteen or twenty young per-
sons, who were sincerely desirous Of know
ing the truth, that they might bring its
precepls into life.
On his way TO the classroom he dis
missed from his mind, with an effort, some
thoughts that were not the most pleasant
! in the world-they referred to the busi>
ness transaction in tie morning-an be-
gan to think about the different members
( of his class, and what he should say to
each. Among the first about whom he
thought wasEllen Shaw.
very plainly. he said. as he walked along,
with his eyes upon the pavement. eli
she is lost, the sin shall not lie at my door
l will clear tie skirts Of my garments
CurIs and fowers and ribbons! Beau
catchers and heart-breakers All devi~
ces of Satan. Silly child, to sell her SOU
Tor head-gear and gay dresses. No won
der she mouns over her want of faith
and IL ever complaining that she make.
! little Dro1ress onward. am sick sick O
this. Not bright face do l meet; no: :
cheerful experience do l hear. Il is {
leanness of soul. and doubt and fear anC
mplaint. But no wonder; the carna
mind is enmisy against God, and they ar
drawn away from faith By love Of tn
. world. But must do my duty; l mus