The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1860-07-14

1ie Seymour, who with simid grace, too
his offered arm.
ssWhess is Mr.. Banks, this morning,
said Mr.. Seymour kindly TO james, - b
| came in the day before Christmas.
"He hiss not come down vet, sir."
s.Nos yet, and il is nine o'clock. Some
thing must be wrong. there. Ran - hi
hotel, james, and see what il ID. Hsayel
falls sick now, en!y q week before Nes
Years, for with this trial Of Henry's com
ing on, and all else / hare to sec to, ca,
never steady my brain enoughso draw bal
ance Sheets 20
"He is quite sick, sir,' said James, bal,
an hour afterwards; ''nos abls 10 sis up
Here is note he has sent.'
Mr.. Seymour tcre il open. Apparently
the contents surprised him, for turning q
the clerk he said abruptly, "what does thi,
mean, James Mr.. Banks SAYS can Civ,
up the books to you. What 10 you know
Aboa, book -kespings"
81 have studied il for seur winters, air. p
was the quiet reply.
s.But study aai practice, boy, are TIVE
things."
81 have considerable practice, sir have
posted books for two frms, this last fall,
and assisted Mr.. Banks quite often.'
$50 TO the desk then, james, can trust
you"
New Years came, and 30 veil had ihe
book-keeper pro tem, accomplished his
heavy task, that both partners were not only
satisfied, but expressed their satisfaction
by the gift Of an elegant gold repeater.
Nr Rarks ~ II Ia
his duties. Three months passed. Mr..
Banks was dead, and the firm must supply
the vacant desk. Who should they choose !.
"Call at my house to- night at eight o'clock
James," said Mr.. Seymour, one evening rs
he WAS going home to tea.
James was punctusl. 4 servant showed
him to the library. Mr.. Seymour and Mr..
Gilbert were both there.
"We have sent for you, James. to offer
you the post of book-keeper in our estab-
lishment. at salary of fifteen hundred dol.
lars. Win You accept it?" t...
"Gratefully, sirs," was the answer. 1t
was brief, but there was world Of elo-
quenee in his look and manner. ..
'iou have already discharged the duties
Of one, faithfully, for three months. In
this pocketbook you will find check for
three hundred and seventy-seven dollars
and fifty cents. No thanks, my boy, you've
earned it. But for you We should have
been in bad fix this winter" Then bend
ing his head to the young mans he whis
pered "Lizzie is in the psrlor. Go TO her,
and remember II you can win her you have
my consent. You have no money to begin
life with, but you have what prize far
H..
lied reputation"
Three months later it became necessary
for one Of the firm to 60 to Europe, and re-
main there for year or two. Which should
it be? Neither understood French, Practi-
cal!y, and they were in sad dilemma.
James came to their aid.
81 understand your business as well as
sith-r Of you, b.heve-why not send me:"
"Csn you parfey rous with the natiy ss!'
Mr.. Seymour asked ruefuly.
"I.isten,. sir, }" and he ran on IS though he
we're a Pari.ian born and bred.
"Well done, Jimmie. we'll take you in
as junior partner and hark ye, my boy, a.
Lizzie will cry her eyes out il you should
have to leave her so long-why you shall
Just be married the nigh, before the steamer
sails, and kin two birds with one stone
have the eclat Of bridal trip to Europe,
and do up ths business Of the Arm "at the
same time"
What was then planned came to pass =
few weeks later. Agolden September after
noon James Seytop, one Of the htm Of
Seymour, Gilbert K Seyton, crossed the
plank that led TO an Ocean steamer, and
leaning on his arm Was his fair young bride
that bride whcm Henry Dayton had meant
70 win with his handsome face and elegant
igure.
Poor Henry oondomned prisoner, he
vas cutting stone in Sing Sing prison. And
vet, when they started in life, his path
90 ed as fair as his friends. To misspent
evenings he owed his ruin. Young man
young man! consider well, before you run
your course.
BooNsBoRo', Iowa, May, 1860.