Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-11-30
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From Arthur's Magazine.
The Mnn Who Tried to Borrow
Himself cut OF Debt.
BY o. p. Q

There are great many difficult, and
some impossible things; but no matter how
difficuli or impossible a thing may be, you
will always find people in the world ready
10 undertake its accomplishment, whether
it be the discovery of perpetual motion, OIL
The equally romantic attempt to get out oil
debt by borrowing. ......-
Of all the hard work in the world, ia
live by borrowing, is, perhaps, the hardest
and oi al the mean work in the world,
That is about tie nieanest. Pride, indie
pendcnce, and self-respect, one after the
other, are sacrificed, until the man sinks
into contempt.
Peter Oglethrope was not borrower
by profession. He had started in life with
n small patrimony, and worked along, in
dependeniy, until his frtieth year, when
losses in trade deprived him of the means
Of paying certain obligations, and he found
himself suddenly involved in trouble
Mr.. Oglethrope, said 4. man who came
into his Office one morning about this time,
i want you to settle that account
1T it impossible to do SO now, Mr.. Spi-
Ger. Wholly impossible. You have heard
of my trouble?' MIR. Oglethrope exhibited
both distress aud agitation.
No; have trouble enough of my own,
without looking after that ofother people,
was rather gruffly answered. He had heard
of the trouble, however, and had called
among the first, to secure his debt if
possible. a5t 4a.t-
1 have met heavy losses, said Mr.. Ogle-
thope. Losses that cover more than ]
am worth. Alta time when l expected to
be easy and comfortable, find myself sud-
denly thrown to the WALL ...r
What do you propose doing?' asked
Mr. Spicer, abruptly.
Doing justly, was answered, with some
dignity of manner. I.s 4t.Ta
No one doubts that said the creditor,
soflenipg considerably. 'But what al o the
steps you propose taking?' p - d & Z '-
My trouble is SO recent replied Ogle-
thrope, that remain undecided as to the
best course Of action. But, of one thing
you may be certain, there will be no pref
erence of one creditor over another. All
will be treated alike s.--.i
Then you mean to. stop payment
If have lost the means of payment,
how am to pay my obligations?' -
You are evidently putting the worst
face upon your affairs, Mr.. Oglethrope.'
The VISITORS manner underwent further
change. Let me suggest different course
If action I
Say on Mr.. OgIethrope cast his eyes
o the floor, and bent his head in silent
Lttentien. ..ejt -l ..s.,-..,
'Don't think OF giving up IN this way
The tone of Mr.. Spicer was insinuating.
But howsam | 10 go (orward?'' was the
Iebtor's prompt interrogation. For in
lance. owe you two hundred dollars, and |
'ou want the money
, Il do u...
Very well! And what next?'
Borrow e-n .ir-s. ... ...-.l.r.5 ...r
'Borrowp Ifs .-al.t i...- .,s
yes. You have many friends who will
AXE pleasure in giving you temporary aid.
his disaster may not prove SO serious as
ou imagine, and you may be able to strug-
.Ie through and recover, without shadow
eing cast on your good name. If you
nfer present obligations to be dishonored,
emember that your reputation must re-
eive stain. This cannot be avoided
here are men who have no word but dis
onest' with which to designate those who
all to pay them what is due, no matter
Vhat causes produce the failure. Think
{ this, Mr.. Oglethrope, and weigh well
he consequences, before you t.ke the
cubtful step you have proposed TO your
elf. You Lave family, and for their
akes, do NOT permit this disgrace 70 come
pom you and them
Mr.. oglcthrore was partially stunned
y tEis He had not tbt upht Of disgrace