The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-01-30

rs an excuse, there was nothing TO be
said, and she took her leave. Another
application proved equally unsuccessful
1t was strange how busy the village
dress makers had suddenly become.
When returning to her home, the poor
shoemaker's wife met the teacher of a
small school in the immediate neigbbor-
hood, where two of her children attend
ed. aer 5ti ~ jiof
"Ah! Mrs. Thompson, am glad to
see you," was her salutation. 81 was
about calling at your house. Would it
be convenient TO settle our little account
this afternoon io
sour accountp was the surprised re-
ply. "Surely the term has not expired
yetw
"Only half Of it, but my present rule
is to collect money at that time. II is q
plan which many teachers have adopted
of late"
at was not aware that there had been
any change in your rules, and have
made arrangements to meet the bill at
the usual time. l fear it would not be
in my power TO do so sooner"
The countenance of the teacher showed
great disappointment as she passed on in
different direction muttering to herself
Just as / expected. Everybody says
they are going down hill. must get
rid of the children some way. Perhaps
l may get pair of shoes or two for pay
ment of the quarter, if l manage right
but it will never do TO go on in this way
A little troubled by her interview with
the teacher, Mrs. Thompson stepped into
grocery store to purchase some trifing
articles of family stores.
al have a little account against you
Will it be convenient for Mr.. Thompson
TO settle it this EVENING"" asked the civi
shopkeeper, as he produced the desired
articles.
SIS il net an unusual time for set
tling?" was the surprised inquiry.
"Well, not exactly, but money is very
tight just now, and | am anxious to get
all that is due me. In future | intent
TO keep short accounts. Here is you
bill if you would like to look at il.
will call around this evening. It's but {
small affair.""
"Thirty dollars is no small sum to u'
just now," thought Mrs. Thompson, al
she thoughtfully pursued her way home
ward.
at seems strange that all these pay
ments must be made just now, while w
are struggling TO escape from the heavy
expenses of the winter, i cannot un
derstaudw
Her perplexity was increased by find
ing her husband with two bills in h
hand, and countenance expressive o
anxiety and concern.
"Look Mary" he said as she entered
"here are two unexpected calls for money
one from the doctor, and the other from
the dealer in leather from whom pur
chased my last stock. They are boil
very urgent for immediate payment, al
though they have always been willing t.
wait few months until l could MAKE
arrangements 10 meet their claims. Blu
misfortune never comes singly, and if
man once gets behind hand, trouble seem
to pour in fast upon him."
"Just So" replied his wife. 9Th
neighborhood thinks we are going dow
hill, and every one is ready to give us
push; here are two moro bills for you
one from the grocer and the other fror
the teacher"
Reply was prevented by knock at tn
door and the appearance of lad, VIII
presented neatly folded paper, and di'
appeared.
"The butchers account, as l live p e,
claimed the astonished shoemaker
"What is to be done, Mary? So muc
money to be paid out, and very little con
ing in, for some of my best custome
have left me, although my work has gi,
EN- satisfaction. If | could only have {
much employment as formerly aud Il
usual credit allowed could soon satisi
their claims; but to meet them now
impossible; and the acknowledgement
my inability will send me still further c
the downward path"
9 ave must do our best and trust
E providence" was the consolatory RENAL
of his wife, as knock at the door arou
ed the fear that another claimant W,
about to appear.
But the benevolet countenance of u
cle Joshua, rare but welcome visito
,, presented itself. Seating himself in
comfortable chair which Mary FASTENED
hand him he said, in his somewhat ecce
trio, but friendly manner:
,, "Well, my good folks, understar
. that the world does not go quite as W.
; with you rs formerly. What is Il
; troublep
q "There need be no trouble, sir" W
I the reply, "If man would not try to at
to the Affections which the Almighty Sc
. TO be necessary for us, The winter W
a trying one; We mot with sickness al
f misfortunes which we endeayored to me
Y with patience. All would go well if tho
around me were not determined To mn