Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-03-12
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THE TWO NIERCHAN is.

Can YOU loan me two thousand dol
lars to establish myself in small retail
business ?" inquired a young man not
vet out of his teens, of middle-aged
gentleman who was porting over pile
of ledgers in the counting room of one
of the largest establishments in Boston.
The person addressed turned toward the
speaker, and regarding him for mo-
ment with look of surprise, inqui
red:- -s----.-
''What security can you give me, Mr..
Strosscr
Nothing but my note replied the
young man, promptly.
(Which fear would be below par in
the market, replied the merchant, smi-
ling.
Perhaps so, the young man replied,
'-but Mr.. Barton, remember that the boy
is rot the man; the time may come
when Hiram Strosscrs note will be as
readily accepted as that of any other
man."
True, very true, said Barton mildly,
s'but you know business men seldom loan
money without adequate security-oth
erwise, they might soon be reduced to
penury.'
At this remark, the young mans
countenance became deadly pale, and
having observed u silence of several
moments he inquired, in 4 voice whose
tones indicated keen disappointment
s'Then you cannot accommodate me,
can you p ... ...
Call upon me tomorrow, and [ will
give you a reply" said Mr.. Barton and
the young man retired.
Mr.. Barton resumed his labors at the
desk, but his mind was so much upon
the boy and his singular errand, that he
could not pursue his task with any cor
rectness-and after having made several
sad blunders, he closed his ledger, took
his hat and went out upon the street
Arriving opposite the door of a wealthy
merchant, in M;ll street, he entered the
door.
''Good morning, Mr. Hawley," said
he, approaching the proprietor of the es-l
tablishment, who was seated at his desk,
counting over the profits of the week.
Good morning." replied the mer-
chant, blandly, "happy to see you-haye
Without noticing these intcrrogations,
Barton said:
Young Strossor is desirous of esta5-
fishing himself in a small retail business
in. Washington street, and called this
morning to secure of me loan of two
thousand dollars for that purpose
'.Indeedr' exclaimed Hawley, cvi-
IDENTIFY surprised at this announcement,
''but you do not think Of loahing that
sum, do you?' .......
Il do not know" replied Barton,
''Strosser is a young man of business
talent and strict integrity, and will be
likely to succeed in whatever he under
takes
perhaps so,' replied Hawley, doubt
fully; 'Fbut am heartily tired of helping
TO re-establish these young aspirants for
commercial honors.''
4'Have you ever suffered any from
such course p inquired Barton, at the
same time casting a roguish glance at
Hawley.
NO" replied Hawley, ':for I never
felt inclined to make an investment of
that kind .--.
'.Then there is fine opportunity to
do so. Tt may prove better than the
stock in the bank. As for myself have
eOncluoed tnaI II you VIII auVancc one
thousand dollars, will contribute an
equal sum"
mot a single farthing would I ad-
vance for such a purpose; and if you
make an investment of that kind, shall
consider you very foolish"
Barton observed silence of several
moments and then arose to depart.
s'If you do not feel disposed to share
with me in the enterprise, I shall ad-
vance the whole sum myself Saying
which, he left the store. - -aaa .-
x i: x X x x
Ten years have passed away since the
occurrence of the conversation recorded
in the preceding dialogue, and Mr.. Bar
ton pale and agitated, is standing at the
same desk as when first introduced to