Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-12-01

Edward was gratifed by his assurance,
yet as the door closed behind him, and he
walked out into the street, the thought of
his sister sick at home again intruded upon
him, and he thought rcgretfuly how much
good could have been done with ten dollars
Not that he regretted that he had been hon
est. There was satisfaction in doing right,
but | think my readers will understand his
feelings without any explanation.
Mrs. Jones brought some toast to her
daughters bedside, but Mary motioned it
away, II thank you for taking the trouble
to make it, mother, she said "but don't
think | could possibly eat it. "
''ls there anything you could relish, Ma
ry?"
"No," said she, hesitatingly; nothing
that we can get.
Mrs. Jones sighed, a sigh which Edward
echoed.
| 1t was with heavy heart that Edward
started for the warehouse the next morning.
He had never felt the craving for wealth
which now took possession of him.
lie set about his duties as usual. About
two hours after he had arrived at the ware
house Mr. Hubbard -antered.- He did not
at first appear to notice Edward, but about
an hour afterwards summoned him to the
Office which was partitioned off from the re
mainder Of the spacious rooms in which
goods were stored.
He smiled pleasantly as Edward entered
his presence; -, =, ur,
feel an impulse to keep the bill which you
| found last night p
! Il hope you won't be offended with me.
Mr.. Hubbard" said Edward, "if l say that
| did.
"Tcll me all about it" said Mr. Hub
bard, with great interest "What was it
that withheld you. should never have
known it. :"
II knew that" said Edward
Then what did withhold you from tax
ing it?''
First, will tell you what tempted me, "
said Edward. "My mother and sister are
obliged to depend upon sewing for living,
and we live but poorly at the best But a
fortnight since Mary became sick, and
since then we have had hard time. Ma
rvs appetite is poor, and does not relish
| food, but we are able to get her nothing
better. When | picked up that bill | could
not help thinking how much | might buy
with it for her.
And yet you did not take it?''
''No, sir, it would have been wrong, and
| could not have looked you in the face af-
ter it. "
Edward spoke in tone Of modest conf
dcnce.
Mr. Hubbard went to the desk and wrote
IA cheque.
How much do pay you now?" he ask
ed.
Fifty dollars year, said Edward.
" "llenceiorth your duties will be increased
and will pay you two hundred. VIII that
please you!'
Two hundred dollars year. exclaimed
Edward, his eyes sparkling with delight.
Yes, and at the end Of the year that
will be increased, if as | have no doubt,
you continue to merit my confidence.
'Oh. sir, how can thank you?'' said Ed
ward, full of gratitude.
by preserving your integrity. As pre-
sumo you are in present need ofmoney, |
will pay one quarter in advance. Here is a
chcquc for fifty dollars which you can get
cashcd at the bank. And, by the way, you
may have the rest Of the day to yourself. y
Edward flew to the bank, and with his
sudden riches fastened to the market where
he purchased supply ofprovsions such as
he knew would be welcome at home, and
! then made haste home to announce his good
fortune.
a weight seemed to fall off the hearts o
mother and daughter as they heard his hur
ricd story, and Mrs. Jones thanked God fo
+ bcstowing upon her a son whose good prln
ciplcs had brought them this great rclic!,.
= And Mr. Hubbard slept none the wors,
4 that night that at IA slight pecuniary sacri
{ flee he had done kind action, confirmed
| boy in his integrity, and gladdcned strug
Cling family If there were more employ
c ers as considerate as he, there would b.
= fewer dishonest clerks.