The dollar weekly bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1862-1864, 1864-01-21

! The considerate mother went up stairs
and acquainted the children that their
father had brought home a poor little girl
who had no father or mother. and asked if
for her sake they would be willing to give
up their Christmas presents. This appeal
went to the children's hearts. They were
also delighted with the idea of a new play
fellow, and in bright combinations of the
morrow lost sight entirely of the stockings
that were destined to remain untitled.
What did the children say?' asked
Jacob, a little uneasily.
Dear chidreni' said Mrs. Warner, wiping
her eyes with motherly affection aud pride.
They took it like little angels. They are
very anxious to see the little girl. do be-
! lieve they will regard her as the best
! Christmas present they could have
Il wish we could do something more than
keep her for few days. said Job. thought
| fully.
so do I. If you had little larger sal-
ary Job. it might be done. Why don't
you ask for more?'
I did to- night Mary
And what did Mr.. Bentley say?' inquir-
ed Mrs. Warner, eagerly.
He advised me to economist
AS if you hadn't been doing it all your
] life,' exclaimed his wife, indignantly
! hbllS no huOWS "udL 0COuOhJ
Hush, Mary said Job, half frightened.
/ tOf course he can't understand how hard
time we have to get along
No. but he ought to inquire. What
harm would it do him to give you another
hundred doilars?'
i suppose he could afford it, said Job,
but perhaps he doesn't think l am worth
any more. As he said, seven hundred dol
lars used to be considered fair salary
so he refused your application?'
Wv ell, no, not exactly. He said he would
take it into consideration. But 1 am sure
! from his tone that have nothing to expect.
| We must get along as we'll as we can
through the hard times. and perhaps things
will improve by and by
! What a thoroughly good man you are,
| Job! said Mrs. Warner, looking affection
ated at her husband, who was dear to her
! in spite of mis- shabby coat.
OF course havn't got good wife, he
answered, cheerfully; won't call myself
door as long as I have, you, Mary
There were few happier or more thank
full hearts than those of the shabby book
keeper and his good wife, despite their en-
forced self denial and numerous prlvations.
Their souls were filed with calm and Sc
rene trust that the same kind Providence
which had guarded and guided them here
tofore, would continue its benehcent care
and protection. Mrs. Warner toek up her
knitting, and Job, opening the weii-used
Bible, preceded to adjust his spectacles,
preparatory to reading chapter, whee ne
| was interrupted by q quick, sharp, decisive
knock at the outer door.
Taking a tallow-candle from the table,
Job went to the door and opened it. The
wind caused his candle to flicker. so that he
4 did not at first recognize the visitor. When
he did, his heart gave sudden bound,
and in his surprise he nearly let fall the
light.
'Itwas his employer-Mr. John Bent
ley, who stood before him.
well, Warner. may come imp inquired
the merchant, with an unwonted kindness
in his tone.
To be sure, Mr.. Bentley, Sir, shall be
most happy if you will coudescend to enter
nv poor dwelling 1t isn't suitable for such
a visitor But you are heartily welcome,
Sir. This way, if you please
Mrs. Warner looked up as her husband
|, reentered the room. Her surprise was lit
, tie less than his when Mr.. Bentley was
/ introduced.
/ Mary, this is Mr.. Bentley, my respected
! EMPLOYER, who has cond to honor
t us with visit am sorry we have no bet
ter place to receive him in.'
f No apologies, Warner said Mr. Bent,
lev: pleasantly, throwing aside bis usual
D nom pous manner. Il didn't expect you
& could 1.-Two like prince on seven hundred
!. dollars. Mrs. Warner, am glad to make
vour acquaintance. Your husband has
q served our house long and faithfully, and
am Glad he has so much to make his home
t pleasant
!. No one knew better how to pay COM
: nlimept gracefully than John Bentley, and
t Mrs Warner bowed in qualification, reiter-
i atino the assurance of their pleasure in re-
r ceiving him. The allusion to her hus
o band,s continued services dissipated an ap-
. prebension to which Mr.. Bentley's unex-
pected visit had given rise. that he nigh
d be about to lose his situation.
a Il have called. Warner, on little busi-
q ness proceeded Mr.. Bentley. You spok
to me tonight about having your salar.
d raised.'
!, yes. SIR said Job humbly; though
10 afterward that might be little presum
tuous in supposiDg my services to be wort
or more than seven hundred dollars; but in
ID deed Sir, it requires q great deal OF econo
IT nv to make both ends meet. l was thInk
X ing more of that than of my own quallhca
tions, suppose. AS You said, Sir
le Never mind what said Warner inte
l. rupted the m erch ant, smiling, Your sppi1
cation was M ade unex pectedly, and spoE :
m without copsid eration. I have thougi
over what you said, and decided that yo'
b t application was just and proper: Price
he have advanced consid erably, as a little il
I'D vestigation has satisfied me. Therefore
have concluded to grant your requests
ID What increase do you ask?
We L thought of asking for hundred do
lars more. said Job. timidly; but it -
,st think tn at too much, I should be satisfi'
his aud grateful. if you could let me ha
We ffty.'
so, DO Won think you could get along