The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-21
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dollars to him? He is worth hundred
thousand
Still Edward was n OF satisfied. Wheth-
er Mr.. Hubburd could spare it or not was
not the question. 1t was rightfally his,
and must be given back to him.
"Ill go to his house and give it to him
this very night" said Edward. "Other-
wise l might be tempted to keep it,"
He determined to go to Mr.. Hubbard's S
before he went home. The sight of his
sick sister might perhaps weaken his reso-
luton and this must never be- He must
preserve his integrity at all hazards.
He knew where Mr. Hubbard lived
L was large, fine locking house. on
fashionable street He had passed it sew
eral times and wondered whether man
must not feel happy whs was able to live
in such style
Without any unnecessary delay, there
fore, he went to the house, and, ascending
the steps, rang the bell.
man servant came to the door.
'Welf' he said.
us Mr. Hubbard at homer"
eyes, but he has only just come in, aud
don't think he can see yeu," was the
rather superciious reply.
81 am in his employ" said Edward,
quietly, land l have just come from the
store. think he will see me if you men
tioE this to him. sew
every we'll you caa come in" a.
Edward was left standing in the hall
while Dir. Hubbard was sought by the
servant.
''Well?' he said, inquiringly. "Has
anything happened?'
mo, SIR" said Edward, but I picked
up this bill near your desk, and supposed
you must have dropped it. I thought l
had better bring it here directly"
"You have done we'll, ;" said Mr.. Hub
bard, 'sand 1 will remember it. Honesty
is very valuable quality in boy just
commencing business career. Hereafter
| shall have perfect confidence in your
honesty
Edward was gratifed by his assurance,
yet as the deor closed behind him, and he
walked out into the street, the thought of
his sister sick at home again intruaed
upon him, and he thought regrettully
how much good could have been done
with ten dollars. Not that he regretted
that he had been honest. There was
satisfaction in doing right. but / think
my readers will understand his feelings
without any explanation.
Mrs. Jones brought some toast to her
dang ghter's bedside, but Mary motioned it
away. II thank you for taking the
trouble to make it, mother" she said,
''but l don't think could possibly eat
it." l
"Is there anything you could relish,
Mary2" d aitsHl3 7.
'No," said she, hesitatingly; nothing
that we can get" 1le
Mrs. Jones sighed, sigh which Ed
ward echoed. ~ e
1t was with heavy heart that Edward
started fer the warehouse the next morn
ing. He had never felt the craving for
wealth which now took possession Of
him.
He set about his duties as usual. A
bout two hours after be had arrived at the
warehouse Mr.. Hubbard entered. He
did not at first appear to netics Edward,
but about an hour afterwards summoned
him to the Office which was parttisned off
from the remainder of the spacious rooms
in which goods were stored. r.g
He smiled pleasaRtly as Edward en-
tered his presence.
sTcll me frankly" he said. 'sdid you
not feel an impulse to keep the bill which
you found last night rea
81 hope you won't be offended with
me, Mr.. Hubbard said Edward, "if l
say that did. sf,rs fa7.Iel
..Tell me all about ii, said Mr.. Hub
bard, with great interest. What was it
that withheld you. | should never have
known it.
"I knew that said Edward.
s.Then what did withhold you from
taking itf" 17
"First, will tell you what tempted
nae" said Edward ''My mother and sis
ter are obliged to depend upon sewing for
a living, and we live but poorly. at the
best. But fortnight since Mary became
sick, and since then we have had a hard
time. Mary's appetite IS poor, and does
not relish food, but We are able to get
her nething better. Vixen I picked up
that bill I could not help thinking how
much I might buy with it for her.
"And yet yeu did not take it?''
.sNo. sir, it would have bsen wrong
and l could not have looked you in th'
face after it.
I Edward spoke in a tone of modest cen
fidence.
Mr.. Hubbard went to the desk ant
wrote cheque.
''Hew much do I pay you now?' hi
asked.
"Fifty dollars year. said Edward.
"Henceforth your duties will be in
creased, and l will pay you two hundred
Will that please you?" -
'sTwo hundred dollars year!' exclaim
ed Edward, his eyes sparkling with de
light.
Yes, and at the end of the year tha
= will be increased, if, as ! have no doubt
you continue to merit my confidence"
ooh, sir, how can thank you?' sal
Edward, full of gratitude.
"By preserving your INTEGRITY. As
presume you are in present need OF money
| will pay onc quarter 10 advance. Her
is cheque for fifty dollars which yo1