Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-04-03

clothed, and our love of display to
some extent grati6ed. But has all that
wrought q compensation for the pain of
this day of reekoning7' . e-s ia
Poor Mrs. Jacobs was silent. Sadly
was she repenting of her part in the
folly they had committed. Tea time
came, but neither husband nor wife
could do much more than taste food
That bill for one hundred and twenty
dollars had taken their appetite. The
night that followed brought to neither
oi them very refreshing slumber; and
in the morning they awoke sober-miu-
ded-and little inclined to converse
ton. But one thought was in the
mind of Jacobs-the bill OF Edwards;
and one feeling in the mind of his
wife-self-reproach for her part in the
work of embarrassment.
What will you do!' said Mrs. Ja-
cobs, in a voice that was unsteady.
looking into her husbands face with
glittering eyes, as she laid her hand
upon his arm, causing him to pause. as
he was leaving the house. Il am sure
/ don't know replied the young man,
gloomily, I shall have to see Ed
wards. suppose, and ask him TO wait.
But I'm sure had rather take horse
whipping. Good credit! He'll sing a
different song now -r ---r D..
For a moment or two longer the hus-
band and wife stood looking at each
other. Then as each sighed heavily,
the former turned away and left the
house. His road to business was past
the store of Mr.. Edwards-but now he
avoided the street in which he lived,
and went a whole block out of his way
to do so. s..-.1 ...t...t
How am I to pay this?' mourned the
unhappy Jacobs, pausing in his work
for the twentieth time. as he sat by the
desk. and gave up his mind to troubled
thoughts. ...s
Just at this moment the senior partner
in the establishment came up and stood
beside him. -.. r.--.... e..
We'll, my young friend said he
kindly, how are you getting along?
Jacobs tried to smile and look cheer
full as be replied.
Pretty well, SIR But his voice had
in il a slight touch of despondency.
Let me see,' remarked the employ
er, after a pause; your regular year is
up to day, is it nct?'
YES SIR replied Jacobs, his heart
sinking more heavily in his bosom, for
the question suggested discharge
from his plsce-business having been
dull for.som time
4 was looking at your account yes
terday,' resumed the employer, 'and
find that it is drawn up too close; have
you nothing ahead?'
Not a dollar, 1 am sorry to say re-
turned Jacobs. Living is expensive,
and l have six mouths to feed
That being the case,' said the en-
ployer, 'as you have been faithful to us,
and your services are valuable, we
must add something to your salary
You now receive seven hundred dol
lars
Yes sir.'
we will call it eight hundred and
fifty
A sudden light flashed into the face
Of the unhappy clerk, seeing which the
employer. already blessed in blessing
another, added
And it shall be for the last as well
as for the coming year. will 6ll you
out a check for one hundred and fifty
dollars as the balance due, up to This
date
The feelings Of Jacobs were to much
irritated TO trust himself with ora
thanks, and he received the check
which the employer Immediately filled
up; but his countenance expressed bis
grateful emotions.
A little while after the young mar
entered the store OF Edwards. who me
him with smiling face.
I've come to settle your BILL saic
Jacobs.
You needn't have troubled yoursei
about that replied the storekeeper
though money is always acceptable.
The money was paid. and the bill re
. ceipted, when Edwards, rubbing hi
hands, an action peculiar to him wheT
in a happy state Of mind. said
And now what shall l show you?'
Nothing was the young mans re
ply:
: 'Nothingl Don't say that rePlie'
E Edwards. 4 have just got beautifu
lot Of spring goods.
J I've no money to spare answere
> Jacobs.
t That's Of no consequence. You
credit is good enough for any amount
S "A world too good, 1 find,' answere
S Jacobs, beginning to button up hi
! coat with the air Of man who has los
. his pocket book and feels disposed
1 look well that his purse does not fol
e low him in the same Improbable direc
t ton.
How so? Whs. do you meant
asked the storekeeper. sA
s my good credit has taken hundre
s and twenty dollars out Of my pocket
replied Jacobs. M 1as sa.l
t Il don't understand you.' said Ed
a wards, looking serious. Deb sase
/. Its very plain case answered ia
# cobs. This credit account at you
It store has induced myself and wife I
v nrrchase twice as MANY goods as "