Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-19

er to the Throne of Grace, committed his charge
to the care Of Him who never sleeps After
which all retired to enjoy tired natures sweet
restorer, balmy Sleep
Nezt morning the guests arising from their
comfortable resting place. found waiting their
appearance, breakfast composed of rich
variety of the good things of life, and while cur
guests were doing ample justice to their break
fast, servants were engaged in HARVESTING the
horses, now rested, well fed, aud smoothly cur
ried and rubbed down.
All things being now ready for motion, our
travelling gentleman approached mine host with
My bill, sir, ifyou please"
Your bill Sir, l never made bill against
traveller in my lite don't know how to do
it. sir. God bountifully provides for his crea-
lures, and while have enough to spare, be-
eve it is our duty to express gratitude by obey
ing his word, especially the injunction, Be- not
torgetful to entertain strangers and therefore
| have never charged stranger calling at my
house, for the bouutics which God has gracious
y given me-"
But, sir have been both trouble and cx-
pense to you, and being abundanty able to
compensate you for Your extraordinary kind
ness, insist on paying You, and am resolved on
doing SO before leave your hospitable roof"
"Well, sir, as you insist on it, though never
before charged Traveller anything, l will
charge You something
That's right, sir-now my bill, sir, and III
pay it,
"Wcll, sir, this is your BILL All ask in
compensation for what have done for you is ::
That you will do unto others as you would have
Others do oyou. and fever poor weary travel
er calls at your house, on dark, gloomy, rainy
evening, and begs for shelter, Only in one of
your ncgro-houscs don't turn him away All
l ask is, that you ask him in, do by him, as |
have by you. If YOU will do this we are even"
The traveller Was dunb-almost SofFocated :;
and for time could not utter a word. Then
recovering himself said in mortified tone:
" Are YOU the man -
I" am | knew you the moment saw vou,
and acting upon principles taught by that good
old book from which have already given YOU
few quotations, felt bound to render good
for evil. Il have Only done my duty am sat
isfed, paid in full, and wish you a prosperous
journey, long and happy life, rendered useful
by acts OF Kindness to your fellow man when
ever you find Que in need"
"Oh! sir, am mortified, | am ashamed,
anu pio'h'nS he'ei uSuih W WtHuOu EOou
from my fellow man wheuI have it in my power"
Then, sir, am more than amply compcn-
stated for all have SO gladly done for you, and
rejoice in bidding you God speed"
" But sir, will you accept tbs fror me-"
holding $40 note in his hand
No, sir not Il farth:ng, | am already more
than fully paid"
The Traveller then approached the side board,
and laying down the $40 hill, placed u tumbler
on it, to prevent it from being blown away
then returned to mine host, offered his parting
hand, while his eyes were sufl'uscd with tears of
mingled shame aud gratitude The farmer
cordially shook the profercd hand, and never
was there a more feeling farewell than passed
between the guest and family of mine host
We will say nothing Of the feelings Of our
lady guest during the above conversation, nor
will We follow them in their conversation as
they left the farmhouse suffice to say, they
never forgot to entertain strangers