The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1857-03-19

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"Oh, only that the wealthy Mr.. Sandford
has failed and is nothing now but bank
yupt" "'
But Mrs Sandford will have to lower her
dignity liitle will she not?" said the char
liable Mrs Hall
i "Well, am glad of the failure" replied
Mrs Baker, '.she can afford to part with some
OF her high and aristocratIc manners. new
er though hat she any better than 9TH
ers, thought some people think that she Is We
rv religious, very amiabIe, and an accomplish
ed lady-but | Eever could anything
which looked like an accomplishment about
her And guess when II Is known that Mrs
Sandford is in INDECENT circumstances, her
friendship will not be any more sought than
ours. and her accomplishments will take wings
and fly away.
| This charitable conversation was interrupt
ed by another caer-Mrs. Willis. She had
true heart, and knew how to sympathize with
the unfortunate, and heard of Mrs landlords
troubles with unfeigned regret
IL have been frequent visitor. ever since
she resided in town. said Mrs. Willis, "and
have never seen any unnatural airs about her,
she has always received me with cordiahty
was always cheerful her conversation spright-
ly and animating; and her correct deport-
ment has prepossecssd me in her favor, and left
impressions in my bosom, which no change
of for uns can ever obiterate.
After few minutes spent in miscellaneous
conversation. Mrs. Willis apolisized for her
short call. saying: 'that she had but Just
heard Of Mrs Sandiord's misfortune, and must
give her call before she returned home. for
on no account would she now neglect her"
Il will accompany You if you are willing"
said Mrs. Baker, ''for l am very anxious to
hn Ea he he.
came a bankrupt"
And too" said Mrs. Hall. .'as it is a
pleasant morning, will be one of your num-
ber."
We will not censure the motives which
prompted two of the ladies TO call upon Mrs
S. But let it suffice TO say, that they found
her at home and they were received with
SO much poliieness, and she looked so cheer
full. and conversed with much ease. that
Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Baker often exchanged
glances. much to say: ''She either does
not know her husbands condition or conceals
it from US" Not SO with Mrs Willis. for as
the other ladies rose to depart. she excused
herself for remaining, saying that as Mrs.
Sandford was alone, and not having any par
ticular engagement, she would spend day
with her.
This was most welcome communication
to Mrs s.. for in her she could place the most
implicit confidence; she had long known her
worth. and expected her sound judgement
woul; aid her in forming her plans for the
future.
To her therefore she made a candid state
ment of the change in their circumstances.
adding that after all just demands were salts
factorily settled they would have but llt.le or
nothing left and tn it would be long time.
before her husband co Id again be engaged
in anv profitable business.
And now" said Mrs Sandford, Il am
going to communicate TO you the course | in
tend to pursue. | have cousin residing in
the city of b, an editor of a monthly
magazine and | think of commencing to
write articles for him, tor am quite sure he
will not refuse TO accept OF them and to Iib-
orally compensate me ioI my labor.
We are going to remove into small house
in l.. street, for that Is a less expensive part
of the town. and besides attending TO my do
mestic duties, | shall find time TO write now
and then an article for my cousin, which will,
l think, interest the general reader
Mr.. Saudford was willing his wife should
take the course she thought best-Mrs. Viii
lis assented to her proposition hoping that
success might crown her future efforts.
/ They soon removed TO their new home and
Mr.. S obtained employment in dry goods
store. where he received wages sufficient TO
meet his family expenses. Mrs, Sandford
successfully used her pen. and superlntended
her domestic duties. aud peace and content
ment regncd in their humble dwelling
/ We will pass over few years of the his
tory of our friends. and take view of their
home in 1855. On the bank of river near
populous city IN the State Vi, stands a
beautiful home the ood bine twining around
its lofty columns, its foreground filled with
] Il, a
among the shrubberv may be seen few in-
geniously made flower beds. Every thing
around exhibits order and beauty, and
doubt reader, you have guessed, who are the
owners Of this neat ed fee.
4 few weeks ago, We're travelling. we
accidenuy heard, We could pass the home of
Mr.. Sandford, consequently We avalled our
selves OF the opportunity 10 give them a call.
We alyhted from the carriage. and walking
up the avenue, stopped TO contemplate the
scenery. The shrlbbery was yielding its
verdue TO the frost the red and yellow leaves
were scattered bv the autumnsl winds; the
petals OF the delicate flowers were fading. and
they reminded US. that We too, were mortal.
and would soon wither and die. As We rang
the door bell. and waited for aimittsnce, won
dered if our friends had changed like our
selves, and the flowers A middle aged
lady met us a We entered. a line of care
Was perceptsble on her brow: but we
recognized her. and the recognition was mutu-
al, and We were very soon seated In a hand
some parlor. with Mr.. aud Mrs. Sandford. and
four sweet children. Time flew swiftly away,
and we reluctantly departed, perhaps 10 more
to meet until the morning of the resurrection.
Mr.. Sandtord is now among the wealthiest
OF our ci;,zens; but he has ofen been hea d
TO say II Il had not 5een for the judicious
course pursued bv his wife. he should never