Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-12-23

paugs had she worked al day with un-
usual industry, although suffering much
from pain aud debility
l cannot 90, Mr. willets, without the
money, she said, suddenly turning, and
speaking in sn excited tone,
You viii 60, I'm thinking, Madam
was the reply, while the tailor glanced
angrily at her, and compressed his lips
firmly.
%, sir. changing her tone, pay me
what you owe me, want it very much
o, yes. So you all say. But am
used to such mats-believers. You &c,
no money from me tonight, madam
that's a settled fact. I'm angry now so
you had better 60 home at once. Ifyou
don't I'll never give you another stitch of
work, so help
Mrs. Jarvis stopped not to hear tho
concluding words of the sentence.
What SHALL l 10, was the almost
despairiug question she asked herself, rs
she hurried towards her home. Ga en-
tering the house she made no remark,
tor there was no one 10 whom she could
tell her troubles and disappointment, with
even the most feeble hope Of word OF
comfort. Mechanically she proceeded to
set the table, and serve up the last por-
ton of food that remained. A loaf Of
bread, and few slices Of cold meat,
made up her little store. As they were
about drawing up 70 the table, there was
a loud knock at the door, which Mrs
Jarvis immedialy answered.
Does Mr.. Jarvis live herer asked
rough voice.
Yes sir was the reply.
Well, here's barrel Of -four and
some groceries for him Shall bring
them in here, ma'amT ?
There must be some mistake, sir
They do not belong here. We have
bought no barrel OF -four or or groce-
ries
L no, this Mr.. JaryisT
Yes.
And number 402'
Yes
Then this is the place, tor tina, was
the direction given me.
Yes, this Is the plsce--bring them in,
spoke up Jarvis IN an animated tone.
The drayman Of course obeyed. First
he rolled in barrel Of flour then came
a number Of packages, evidently contain
ing groceries and finally, one or two
pieces Of meat, and sundry lots Of yege-
tables.
How much TO pay" asked Jarvis.
Twenty-Five cents, sir, responded The
drayman bowiug
The twenty-five ceut piece was taken
from his pocket with quite an air, and
handed over. Then the drayman went
out, and tia, little family were alone
again.
During the passage Of the scene just
described, Tie wife stood looking on with
stupid and bewildcred air. When the
drayman bad departed, she turned to her
husband aud said
John where did these things como
from
] bought them. Jane
You bought them Z,
Ye.' bought them
And pray, John, what did you buy
them with ?
With the quarter Of dollar you
gave me on Monday.
John.
Il IS true Jane. With that quarter
went and joined tie Washington Total
Abstinence Society, aid then went to
work at Mr. Landlords. Here IS the
result Of ono weeks work, besides this
silver, handing her all that remained
after making the purchases.
o, John, the wife exclaimed, burst
+ ing into tears. do not again mock my
hopes. cannot bear much more
Ii the sircagth of Him, Jane, who
has promised 70 aid o. when We call
upon Him, sill not disappoint tho
hopes nos revige, Jarvis said. slowly
aud solenaly.
The almost bearr-bfoken wife and
mother leaned her head upon tie should
er of beg husband, and eIpng to bic side
with newiy revived confidence, tina. she
ieit would not be disappointed, while the
tears poured from Der eyes Ike rain
But her lrue feelings We cannot attempt
70 dsscrii,s--aor dare ne venture to
sketch further iie scene &c have intro
daced. The reader imagination can Do
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