American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-07
bile to supply, was distinctly before

OF the three dollars received by the
noodle woman, two went to the grocer,
on account of her debt to him, half
dollar was paid to an old needy colorcd
woman for scrubbing, and who was
waiting Mrs. Elden's return from the
tailor's to get her due, and thus be
able to provide an evening and morn
ing meal for herself and children. The
other half dollar was paid to the baker
when he called towards evening to
leave the accustomed loaf. Thus tho
poor needle woman had been able to
discharge three debts, and at the same
time to re- establish her credit with the
grocer and baker, from whom came
the largest portion of the food consul
med by the little family.
And now let US follow Mrs. Lee
On her arrival at home, empty hand
ed, from her visit to the shoemaker,
who owed her two dollars for work,
she found young girl, in whose pale
face were many marks Of suffering and
care, awaiting her return. H..
The girls countenance frightened
as she came in, but there was no an
swering brightness in the face of Mrs.
Lee, who Immediately said:
I'm very sorry, Harriet, but Mr..
Grant put me off until tomorrow. He
said he hadn't dollar in the house
The girls disappointment was very
great, for the smile which she had for
ced into life instantly faded, and was
succeeded by look of deep sadness.
DO you want the money very bad
ly?' asked Mrs. Lee, in low, half
choked voice, for the sudden change
in the girls manner affected her.
'Oh, yes, ma'am, very badly. l left
Mary wrapped up in a thick shawl, &
a blanket wound all around her feet to
keep them warm, but shc was coughing
dreadfully from the cold air of the
room # .. "a ..
Haven't you frc?' asked Mrs.
Lee, in quick, surprised tone.
I'VE have no coal. 1t was to buy
coal that I wanted the money
Mrs. Lee struck her hands together,
and just then the shoemaker boy en-
tered.
Here are two dollars. Mr.. Grant
sent them ....a.
God bless him !! The exclamation
came from Mrs. Lee invoIuntarily.
On the part of Harriet, to whom one
dollar was due, gush Of silent tears
marked the effect this timely supply
of money produced. She received her
portion, and without trusting her voice
with words, hurried away to supply the
pressing wants at home.
A few doors from the residence of
Mrs Lee, lived man who, some few
months before, had become involved
in trouble with an evil disposed person
and had been forced to defend himself
by means Of the law. lie had employ
ed Mr.. Henriott to do what was rcqui-
site in the case, for which the charge
was five dollars. The bill had been
rendered o few days before, and the
man, who was poor, felt anxious to pay
it. lie had the money ali made up
but one dollar. That dollar Mrs. Lee
owed him, and had promised to hand
it to him during the day. For hours
he had waited, expecting her to come
in; but now he had nearly given her
up. There was another little bill Of
three dollars that had been sent to him
and he had just concluded to 90 and
pay that, when Mrs. Lee called with
the balance of the money, one dollar,
which she had received from the shoe
maker, Grant.
Half an hour later, and the pocket
book Of Mr.. Ucnriot was no longer
empty. His client had called and paid
his bill. Tho Eve dollars had come
back to him.
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