The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-04-10

bOde his family good By for the day, and
felt that his wife's eye followed him with a
sad, inquiflhs glance, his conscience smoie
him, for he had clouded the sweet atmos.
phste Of home. ~ .,,.-, t.,.
On his way to the depot. an impOrtunate
neighbor seized him by the arm and held
him an impatient captive, while he detailed
long account Of affairs which he cared no.
thing about. He reached the depot Just as
the train wns passing out Of sight. Fretfnl
and vexed at this Unnecessary Delay, he
strobe the platform, frowningiy, Until ihe
next train appeared, Had the ride been
longer, he might have settled down before
its termination, into more Tranquil state
OF mind I; but as it was, he grew more impa
tieht with each passing moment; and when
he arrived at his place of business, almost
an hour behind the usual time, he was in
high state OF excitement.
A lit.Ie trial awaited M. Harlow, which
did not improve his temper. Andrew Chase,
lad OF fifteen, approached him with timid,
downcast air -G
See there, Mr.. Harlow !-he said, point
ing with atremblng hand to a large mirror.
which was one OF a row lining one side OF
the store--a long crack dis6gured its polish
ed surface.
'Who did that 2 exclaimed Mr.. Harlow.
Il did it, sir; i was busting it, meant
to be very careful, but the brush slipped in
Nv hand, and the handle struck the glass;
you are profitable assistant, | must say;
fifty doii>rs q; one crash !! 10.
Il am very sorry, So said Andrew, with a
quivering lip.
well, being sorry won't mend It, said
Mr.. Harlow, fretfully. as he passet ON -
his counting room.
Andrew was deeply grieved at the acc.
dent, and Mr. Harlow's manner wounded
him sorely. The merchant looked back
through the glass door of his counting.
room, and saw the boys troubled, fearful
face. 'Poot fellow he thought, he feels
worse abodt it than do IL might have spo.
ken more Rindlyi Iot Andrew is a good boy
Everything seemed to go hard that day.
Mr. Harlow worried himself and all about
him. The oil of good humor would have
had wonderful effect upon the machinery
OF business, but he did not think OF that.
Yet Mr.. Harlow, was moi, by any meane
a cross end surly man-usual!y, he was most
Slond and cheerful, bit too mitch cdfe un-
strung his nerves, and weakened his self
control.
| Late in The afternoon he received mes
soge from business firm in New York, and
he wcs mere hurried and troubled than be-
| fore.
Here, Andrew Chase;' he called, In a
peremptory tone, rhis packet must go to
New York the mail has closed, but 1t con
60 by express. Hurry, you have. just five
minutes to take it TO the depot. 1t is oil
great importance don't fail TO get it ex
pressed ...
ayes, SIR said Andrew;'I'lI rur every step
Of the wayG and eager to do his master any
favor, that he might in some measure, atone
for his carelessness in the morning, he dart
ed down the street. ..-
Holt an hour ella psed, and Andrew return
ed with slow and reluctant steps, the packe
still in his hand.
'What! how is this?' exclaimed Mr.. Har.
low, in angry disappointment. Were yo
too late!' ell
, Yes, sir, T. -'
'But you had fill FIVE minutes time, an
9 you could have walked, and got there 500
enough. 1t is too bad! Here it is Satur
Q day night. Too bad-too bad! a9
j Il am sorry, cir, started on a full ru'
but stopped, for there was child in tn
street. anda horse 4 l9Hu
/, sNever mind-don tell me all the VIII
b and wheretctes. You knew that it was
the greatest Importance that you. should stt
e for nothing at all. You had no business
i. stop, or to turn right or left. I'll car
trust you in such masters, can trust you
e nothing. Go TO the head clerk and g
b your wages, and henceferth / will dispen
g with your services. 'a.an@ gaHi sa
'Mr. Harlow, do hear what have to sa
., saw that the child was in great danger
it in moment more--,4r.a al:9L.. ~ g5saa
g 'Ob, pshaw! interrupted Mr.. aHarlo
with On impatient wave Of the hand, sch
,e dren are 10 the street all the time; it is
m poor excuse for delay in such matter:
IN Andrew Chase; your carslessness has do
q. me enough damage for one day. ts2 Y
=. The hey stood for q moment, hesitatin
i'd flushed and angry; once his lips parted,
70 if he would again attempt his seIf-defenl
Id then with proud, half triumphant light
in his eye, he turned away. ao22 3'' s'9. 'S
ut Sfr. Harlow was puzzled with the mea
ing ofthat last glance; bas sisao I'D ;ri
a Another message from New York. Nc
Harlow vas glad that the packet had
VS. gone-all was right, Il, was y lucky ac
ut dent which had delayed Andrew Chase, !
ed ii Has Andrew gonel' he shas,iy eDfuiI
en- of his clerk. .Ista ssd' sidai8 bna ala27s
~. .9es; | gave him his wages. and he u
rs. me'goed.bye.. J He seemed q feel very ;
IN, lsif.' sm a7ei!Aw Bro seued iaEaitar ell q
we Mr.. Harlow began to yegrethis impetu
md hy.q .IioGghtto have listened 10 bis excui