The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-07-09

increased the attachment of the welded
pair. But cloudless ss her lifo had been
a storm was gathering Her husband,
always cheerful. grew moody. restless
and unhappy. She tried in vain to dis
cover the cause of his gloom, but he on
ly made evasivc replies to her enquiries,
and could only guess at bis troubles
that they were connected with bis bust
pess she imagined. Her surmises we're
correct.
He entered the room one day where
she was sitting. and exclaimed. finging
himself on the sofa
Kate, we are ruined In vain have
struggled for weeks past it is useless to
attempt it longer. To-day l shall be
known as bankrupt--pcnniless, and
worse than penniless. 1u trying to
double my fortune, have lost all. You
and my children are beggers"
Why should loss of wealth trouble
you, doar Richard2 ?" said his wife, ten.
derly approaching and taking his hand
That is. after ALL but trifing misfor.
tune While we are spared 10 e9ch 9TH
er, blest with health and good children,
why should we repine at the mere loss
Of fortune? ~
The husband groancd
"Ah, to be dishonorcd, Kate" he
said -" fear to look me in the face be-
cause | am bankrupt-unable to pay
my debts Kate the very idea Of this
drives me nearly mad. To avoid this,
what have | not donc2 | have passed
slecpless nights and anxious days, but all
in vain.n
With fond carasses and soothing
words, bis wife tried to comfort him
but, alas, lie paid little heed to her ef.
forts
Just then servant entered saying
that gentleman wished to see Mr.. War
ren.
Tell him that I cannot" replied his
master; " will see nobody"
But. you will" replied cheerful
voice, and II gentleman who closely fol-
lowed The servant entered.
" How is this. my dear Dick T. he
said you are in trouble, and did not
apply to nc. That was not right"
hHu VI NHdh uec WUulu IL nave
been ?" returned Warren am weary
Of borrowing of one friend to repay the
other, day after day Even that has
failed me at last, and | have to hide my
self from the prying gaze of those who
will too soon be talking of my disgrace" I"
~ had heard rpmors IF this Dick, and
went to your Office to see you, ms you
were not there. l followed you here.
You have two hours yet before bank
hours are over. Here is n blank check :;
fill it up yourself, and it shall be duly
honored. Repay it al your convenience
No thanks ; it is only loan. know
your business well, and that in n little
time with perhaps little assistance, all
will be ri eht again"
Totally overcome, Richard could only
grasp his friends hand, while his eyes
filled with an unwontcd moisture.
"How con we ever thank you though,
dearest cousin Benz cried Kate. How
can wo ever repay you2"
Tut, tut. Kate, am only discharg-
ing part Of a debt ] owe you, my dear
girl. owe all [ possess | am-to
you When l first came here, raw,
ignorant. awkward country BOBBY, you
was not ashamed of me- You took me
cordially by the hand, Influenced your
father to assist me. and more than oil,
by unvarying Kindness, Offering me
home and innocent amusements in your
society, krIt me out Of the many temp
tations that bcset lonely inexperienced
lad, such as without YOU | should have
been ! thanked YOU for it then, even
when ] did not appreciate the sacrifice
it was in fine lady to have pumpkin
like myself about her and when | knew
more Of the world and understood the
rarity Of such conduct. loved you the
better for it. and felt the more grateful
| had no opportunity to show it before.
in any substantial form. But now you
see you are under no obligations, I'm on
ly getting rid Of little of the heavy load
you placed me under long ago. BE off
with you, Dick, and hereafter rely on me
in all cases like the present. Don't get
discouraged too easi y.-busincss men Of
all otLrrs should have elastic tcmpera-
Ileu's' uoou'p)e, now he auut"i ns
Warren disappeared, kissing Katc's
check. " and be assured that Ben Adams,
the millionaire. has never forgotten, and
will try to repay your kindness to your
poor and awkward cousiu.n
am richly repaid" she muttercd.
How little dreamed that twice iu ms
life should owe ny highest happiness
In th.. trtQ ,f Ii. Il
my good cousin Ben"
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