The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-03-03


that have been of service to suffering fellow"
When they arose to depart at the end of an
hour, Martha followed them to the door, and
there she blessed the old man again. He was
moved by generous impulse, and he took &
golden half eagle from his pocket and handed it
to her.
mo, sir" she said, drawing her hand back,
"what you have already given US will suffice un-
til father gets out. But there is one who would
be blessed with the gift and if you will permit
me will relinqush the gift In her behalf The
Widow Wilkdredge IS very low, and her daugh-
ter is sick. l carried them over some food this
morning, and found them quite destitute"
But Uncle Absalom wEs stubborn man, and
he would have his own way
"Take this" he said, land we may find an
other for Mrs. Wildrdge. Your father will
not be able to work for some time yet. IF you
will will call on the widow-but if YOU re-
fuse me, l will not move step only towards
| home"
Martha took the money with fearful eyes,
and Absalom Burr heard more blessings as he
turned away. Widow Wildredgc's dwell
| ing was not far of, and thither the uncle and
neice turned their steps. They found the mo.
ther, woman Of some fifty years, sitting by
the bedside Of her sick daughter. She arose
as the visitors came in, and her countenance
| plainly showed that she wondered WHY Absa-
ION Bnrr called. But she saw an angel in Kate's
mild blue eyes.
A6salom and the widow were plavmates
once, and the ice was broken, Gradually the
uncle and niece drew forth the story Of the wo-
mans suferings, and then the old man took
out his pocket-b book, and took thercfsom fifteen
dollars.
"Here," he said, as he handed to the widow"
this may serve to tighten your burden somc
am able while you are needy. Take and re-
member that you may look TO me again when
need comes upon you"
Mechanically the woman took the money,
and having gazed first upon the charmed notes,
and then upon the doncr, she bowed her head
and thanked God for the blessing. And then,
while the tears gushed FORTH she caught the old
man by the hand and poured forth hor thanks.
When Ab5alom Burr sat down to his supper
that night, that shade upon his face was as soft
as the radiance of the setting sun. His food
was eaten with a keen relish, and he could now
return Ka:e's smile. And on that, too his
dreams were more pleasant than ever.
Some time during the next day, Kate came
up from the cellar, and asked her uncle what
that dark vault was for.
GLOW did you find t?'' he cried in quick alarm.
"Thc door was partly open"
~ did forget to lock it. remember now"
"But what is II unCle?'
The old man finally confessed to Kate that
he had over twenty thousand dollars slowed
away there.
"Why uncle Is it possible? And you let it
lie there in the dark, without use"
"But if the assessors knew it, they'd make me
p1y taxes on it." .....
Kate was about to give utterance to very
indignant response, but she held it back, and
went and sat down by the old mans side.
"Now look here, Uncle Absalom how much
would you be taxed on that money!"
"Over a hundred dollars year. Just think
oft"
Eyes, and think Of this: Here is the railroad
company Just advertised for loan of twenty
five thousand dollars a. five per cent. You can
make up five thousand and let them have it,
Have you not five thousand more lying idle
somewhere"
perhaps" said the old man; thoughtfully'
"Then look at it. Thus you would not only
be helping the community, and assisting great
public good, but you would at the same time be
realizing twelve hundred and fifty dollars a year
where you do not now get cent. And again.
When the company have got through with the
money you can build houses here in this town,
every one ofwhch will let as soon finished, and
at fair rents. Think how you will thus be ben
efitting the community aud at the same time
be rendering yourself more able to bestow in
charity such sums as your own good judgement
may dictate. And then again." resumed Kate,
as she noticed the look on her uncle's face, chow
much easier you would feel, to know that your
money is safe, than to be worrying all the while
for fear that some one will come in the night
and rob you.'
This last hit touched vulnerable point, and
Absalom said he would think OF it. And he did
think of it to some purpose, for on the very next
morning he started off for P--and having
found the proper officers, he told them that he
could accommodate them withthe desired loan.
tThey were much pleased, and in short time
they had the money in gold current bills, and
Absalom had the notes and good security.
low men and of himself than he ever had before,
for he had been thanked by noble gentlemen for
his kindness, and his opinion had been asked on
various important matters, and he had partly
promised, too, that if the new road needed more
help he would give it. Six months passed away
and the troublesome niece still lived with her
uncle. They also inhabited the same little
house into which Kate had first come. On the
morning of the day which saw the sixth month
from the time ofgiving the ten dollars to Mar
tina Allen passed away, Kate came into the room
where her uncle sat- and in her hand she held q
| ten dollar note.
"Uncle Absalom," she said, "do you remcm-
ber what told you when you gave that ten
dollars to Martha Allen2 The six months are
1 an and have cnme To redeem nv nronnise
Here is the money"
"Thank you." said the old man, as he took
/ the hill and mt IL In hia rocket ~ am Glad