St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-26

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eyes let her get it if she can
Not one cent will give up"
Trust me for that"
After the silently passed morning
meal, Mason Grant left the house, and,
with his eyes upon the ground, walked
slowly and thoughtfully to his Store.
Il will try it, at least. There is
nothing like trying" he muttered to
himself, raising his head with an air
of confidence after he had passed one
half the distance. ave heard of such
a thing before. If it can only be done,
the thing is safe though it is a tick
fish experiment But, every man has
his price. Money is strong argu-
ment."
Half an hour after he arrived at his
store, Mr.. MARYLAND came in. His face
wore grave, resolute expression
The form of the advertisement was
already prepared.
"Will that do 2" asked Grant, after
the old man had read it over.
Yes. But are you certain that
there is not some hidden defect in it
which will not be discovered until it
is too late"
Joseph, l will not permit you to
talk so !"
"No matter. I'll take it in myself,
and then shall be sure that it is all
right"
"That is not at all necessary. l
will see that it appears tomorrow
morning."
81 am afraid to trust you, Mason
Grant" The old man knit his brows
sternly
The angry feelings Of the merchant
came near boiling over. But he con-
troled himself with a strong effort and
said, with forced smile,
"You are unjust to me, Mr.. Mark
land. l don't wish to delay this mat
ter, as you allege And now, l insist
upon putting this advertisement in my
self, to show you that you are in er-
ror."
Still MARYLAND persisted.
II then claim it as right" said
Grant. at is the only means left
me to show you that you have wrong
ed me, and must be permitted to use
it."
After some minutes reflection, Mark
land at length consented, saying as he
did So
Remember, if this advertisement
does not appear tomorrow morning,
/ will before the day is half over have
it posted on the houses and fences all
over the city, and on the next day
have it in every newspaper that is
published AS | said before, | have
my own reasons for wishing it done
Immediately"
Never fear, it shall be done. But
is there any use in having it in more
than one paper I"
Certainly there is 1t ought to APP
pear in three or four papers. And es-
pecially in several western papers,
But two will answer for the present
If no good result comes, then broader
wings can be given to it,"
Mr. MARYLAND then went out.
1.-TWO papers," unused Mr.. Grant.
+" think one can be managed but
two? Pm afraid" And he shook his
head.
Business requiring immediate at
tention occupied him for an hour. AT
ter he was free from this, he wrote a
note, sealed it, and sent it out by one
of his clerks. Half an hour after,
man, rather commonly dressed, came
in and asked for him He was direct
ed back into Mr.. Grants counting
room.
Good morning, Layton. Take
chair" said the merchant, blandly.
The man sat down, with look of
expectancy on his face.
Do you know the pressman at the
Office ?" asked Mr. Grant.
Very WE'LL" replied the man.
Intimately 2"
Yes. | have known him for ten
years"
What kind Of man is he ?"
"Clever. But little free in his
way of living"
Drinks 2"
eyes. Occasionally"
Has he family?"
Yes"
Large ?"
"a wife and three children"
Hard work for him to make them
comfortable suppose ?"
"They don't live in much splendor,
ha ha
Il suppose not. Very well. So far
SO good. Fifty dollars would be an
object to that man
II should think SO ; or to any jour-
neyman mechanic with wife and
three children"
"Just So To yourself for instance"
No doubt. Fifty dollars f! Idon't