Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-05-15

Mr. Coleman thinks differently. and
we will listen TO his own account of ,he
matter. An old friend from the city wos
paying him a visit. and CHANGED 20 en-
quire who lived iy the neat cottage al,ae
foo, of the hill.
Widow Ives lives there was the re-
ply.
Widow Ives! No. the widow of Gen
cral Ives. formerly Of 3D.
Yes, the same
Does she own the cot.ogef'
She does'
But have been Informed that she mad
lost all her property. aud was quite des-
titute.'
She did lose the bulk Of her property;
but she made a good investment many
years ago, which now yields enough 20
supply her with all the comforts of life
in her old uge.'
Indeed. am happy 10 hear it. have
been told she is very es,imable woman.
and should like 10 hear more of her his
tory, particularly of this fortunate invest
ment of which you speak.
In reply to this, Mr.. Coleman related
the history Of his own setting out in lie,
and dwelling upon the sincere and deli
cate kindness shown 10 him at that time
by Mrs. Ives. lie wound up bis narfa-
tive by saying
The interest Of that old furniture shall
supply that excellent woman with ell she
needs during the remainder Of her life
i think you sat a very high value up
on this act OF kindness, replied HE
friend.
Il think you will agree with me ia the
opinion shat do not set too high value
upon it. when have told you ell. J
have yet spoken only of the smallest and
most nnimportanl part OF the benefit
which derived from her kindness. Per
haps, possessed naturally as much hind-
ness of disposition es most persons, but
the neglect experienced in consequence
of the humble appearance ] made when
first starting in the world, had a tenden'
cy TO soar my feelings towards men.
Besides this you are no doubt aware
that such close economy and careful
hoarding ss my circumstances in Ifs
seemed TO render necessary. often leso
10 the formation Of close end penurious
habils;and the man finds himself a, ls.;
not only a rich man but also q niseI.
have heard il related Of d man worth b.
millions, that he would stand long tins
before stall, looking first at the cent be
held in his hand, and then at the tempiiag
peach. balancing in his mind whether l.
was willing to part with the cent los tbs
luxury of the peoch.
Now. on. my first acquaintance wish
Mrs. Ives. was Cherishing feeling
which would have made rle an easy VIC
tim to those snarts which heset the Ts,h
of him who accumulates wealth. Ees
kindness and sympathy awakened new
thought aud feeling. If embil,ered by
some real or supposed neglect. the re
membrance of is would awaken Sinass
thoughts and more charitable judgment
of my fellow men in general; when in al
ter years opportunities Of relieving and
aiding others presented themselves. Ste
remembrance of this act of kindness
would inci,e me TO the performance cl
simiIa, charities. It's influence upon my
whole after life was happy and benign
IF am regarded as a kind hesrieS.
benevolent man-and 70. as cold-hesT,-
ed, misery hoarder OF wealth. owe il
in no small degree 10 Mrs. Ives. She is
not my debtor. but | am hers. can
not repay the obligation am under 90
her. 1t pains me TO think that che should
thank me for any act Of kindness. for ali
is vain attempt 70 express The grati
tude feel
Mrs. Ives lived to good cid oge. and
to see Alice well situated in life.