Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-29
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obeying the command" Thou shalt love thy
neighbor as thyself"
Fanny, with her fathers consent, continued
her visits to Ny, Grey's humble home and
as be was fast gaining in health and strength
she gave her father no peace when be was at
home until he promised TO 60 with her to see
Mr.. Grey, and talk with him about writing.
Father she said, one day, "Mr. Grey
says be is poor, and must have some work or
he cannot pay his rent or buy any wood for
next winter. / told him / knew you would
give him some money, but no said he would
rather earn it. so promised him something
TO do"
"You did, indeed You are quite busi-
ness-like little woman. What are you going
to set him about"
"Oh, told him he should write in your
store in Boston"
"Write in my store in Boston What
should Put that into your head Why have
halt dozen clerks more now than | want
however, I'll go and see the man, and find out
what he knows about business"
Mr.. Arthur was, by nature, kind-hearted
man, aud was willing to relieve the poor and
suffering, provided he could 90 without caus-
ing himself too much trouble; but he loved
bis little daughter, and 10 please her, he start
ed one morning to walk to Mr.. Greys cot
tage.
He was quite surprised to find man Of so
much intelligence and one who seemed so
willing to work, if he could find such employ
ment as he was able TO do. Mr.. Arthur was
shrewd observing man, and he went away
quite sure that Mr. Grey would make good
clerk for some store He told him there was
no vacancy in his, but he would look about
and see what he could do for him. f
Henry thanked him over and over again
for his kindness, and little Fanny started for
home perfectly happy, for she knew what her
father promised he had always performed.
A few days after, Mr.. Grey received note
from Mr. Arthur, stating that there would be
a vacancy in the store of BTindley < Co. in a
few weeks, which he could have at salary Of
six hundred dollars, if at months trial, both
parties were satisfied.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grey were delighted, it was
SO much more than they expected. Henry
gained strength very rapidly. His sickness,
for months past had been chiefly caused by
mental depression He had been very sick
with fever, six or seven months before, and
his anxiety about business had so weighed
upon his mind, that it prevented him from
gaining his usual strength.
He removed to Boston, and entered upon
his situation, all life and courage. Months Of
happiness few swiftly by, to Henry and Mary
Grey. They heard, occasionally, from their
little friend Fanny, and she had called once
or twice to see them. After they were gone,
she found other poor, on whom she exercised
her beneyolenee; and, as her father told her
Mr.. Grey was doing well, she almost forgot
his past troubles in her anxiety about others.
Years flew by, and Henry ascended step by
step, until he was partner in the hrm, and
a man of wealth and influence. Neither he
nor Mary had forgotten little Fanny, who was
the wife of Mr. Day, the junior partner in the
firm in which her father was connected and
they often told their children about little Fam
ny's generosity and kindness to the poor,
A few months since, as Henry Grey took
up an evening paper, he learned that the hrm
of Arthur, Brooks & Day had suspended pay
ment. He resolved at once to go and see
Mrs. Day, and see if he could relieve her hus-
band and father in their embarrassment.
The following morning he started out of
the city to Mr.. Arthur's mansion, and there
ascertained from a servant that Mrs. Day lived
direct " opposite. After moments thought
he resolved first to see Mr.. Arthur and ascer-
tain the amount of their liabilities. He was
shown into the drawing room, and in few
moments Mr.. Arthur made his sppearance.-
His countenance showed that he was very
much depressed, and he looked at Henry as
though he expected to meet a creditor.
81 see you do not recognize me, said Hem
1. laI h,o hand
~ cannot recall your name, though your
| countenance is familiar
any name is Grey-Henry Grey. Per-
haps you have forgotten the poor man for
whom, through your daughters influence,
YOU obtained a situation as a clerk in store
rwelve years ago but he has not forgotten
YOU; and have now called TO see if / could
tender you any assistance in your trouble
All that have owe to your daughter, and
it is at your service; if l can by money or in
| fluence, assist you, am ready TO do 1t.
Mr. Arthur took Henry's hand, while the
| tears trickled down his cheeks.
~ thought of you" he said, after mo
ments silence, "but as had but little &C.
uuaintance with you; l did not venture tc
ask YOUR assistance. A few thousand dollars
of ready money would relieve US, and if you
can help us, assure you the kindness viii
never be forgotten. We can give you ample
security for your money
al owe you favor, and | am Thankful
that Ihave it in my power to repay you. l
you will call at our store to-day, you shal
have the amount you require to meet you
present payment" and Henry rose to go.
al have nowords to express my gratitude,
| ., - m
you are not going without calling on Fanny
You will find her the same benevolent CIR
you left twelve years ago
Mr.. Arthur, by Henry request, accompani
ed him to his daughters residence. Henr.
knew her at once Her face had lost none o
innocence and purity, while rpening into wo
manly beauty. Her father introduced Henry
and made known the object of his visit.
Mr.. Grey said Fanny, in tremulou
voice, al thank you thousand times 70
this act of kindness. do not fear poverty 3
much on my own account, as for my parents
II will be a severe blow to them to be de
priyed of their fortune at their time of lft
You will have the satisfaction of KNOWN
that you have doubly rewarded me for all
did for you when child, by helping my fath
er in the time of trouble. It's an unexpecte
7 reward, and worth more to me on that az
count" i lt'il
: Henry found their thanks were likely I
bring the tesrs into his own eyes, and he too
a hasty leave, promising TO call and see thel
again soon. .-l i-' way
Fanny's husband was out when Henr
called, but when he returned, Mr.. Arthur CAV
, him account of Mr.. Grey's call, and of Fanny
{ kindness to him when child.
7 "Fanny," said her husband, as he gaze
: tenderly upon her, 'sthe lossof our fortune
would have been a severe blow to US, and "
, thank you, that, through your influence, "
have been saved from ruin; but thank Go
! that my happiness is not dependent upo
wealth The light which your benevoler
r Christian disposition sheds around my nam
is worth more to me than all the gold th
e world ever produced. Wherever go, undC
- whatever circumstances l am placed, while
q have you by my side shall be happy"
Fannys heart was overhowing with happ
a ness. Her husbands praises were worth mol
: to her than even Mr. Grey's reward. 1t WI
not because her own desires were gratihe'