Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-03-31

they had most apprehension. They taxed
their resources to the utmost. They had
called upon their friends. but their friends
we're employed in taking care of them.
selves. and the selfish policy was the one
required then
Look out for number one superseded the
golden rule for the timo.
As I have said. two thousand dollars
wss due on the 18th of February.
How much have you got towards il!
asked Wilbur. as Stacy came in at halt
past eleven.
Three hunlrel and seventy five, dollars,
uas the dispiritcd reply
Yves that all you could raise? inquired
his partner turning pale. = Z
All.
Are Jon sure you Thought Of every body
| have been everywhere. I'm Jagged to
death. was the weary reply OF Stacy. as he
sank exhausted into . chair.
Then the crash must come. said Wilbur.
with gloomy resignation.
l suppose il must.
There was silence. Neither felt inclin.
Cd to say anything. For six months they
hal been struggling with the tide. They
could see shore. but in sight of it they
must go down.
r AZ this moment note was brought in
by boy. There was no postmark. sEyi-
IDENTIFY he was a special messenger.
1t was opened at once by, Mr.. Wilbur,
to whom il was directed. 1t contained
these few words only! haa lliv,49r.olsa
E If Mr.. John Wilbur will call immedi-
ately at No. -. Fifth Avenue. he.-will
learn something to his great advantage.
There was no signature. iare ~
John Wilbur read IL with surprise, and
passed it to his partner. What does it
mean do you think?
l don't know. was the reply, but l adj
wise you to go at once. - - - }
Il seems to be in a feminine handwriting.
said Wilbur. though,fuily.
Yes. Don't you know any lady on.
Fifth Avenue?
None. - 'hai ''saTIf
Well. i is worth noticing. We have
met withso littlsto our advantage lately
that it will be a refreshing Variety.
In five minutes John Wilbur jumped
into horse car. and was on his way to
No. - Fifth avenue.
He walked up to the door of a msgnif-
cent bro n stone house and rang the bell.
He was instantly admitted. an shown in
to the drawing room. superbly furnished !.
He did not have to wait long. An ele-
gantly dressed lady. scarcely thirty, enter
ed. and bowling. said. Yos do not remem
Der me. Mr.. Wilbur?
No madam. sail he. in perplexity.
We will waive that. then. and proceed
to business. How has your house borne
the crisis in which so many of our large
houses have gone down?
John Wilbur smilel bitterly.
We have struggled successfully till to
lay. he answered.. But the end has come.
Unless we can raise certain sum Of mon
ey by two. we are ruined.
What sum will save ycu? was the Ia.
dy's question.
The note due is two thousand dollars
Towards this we have but three hundred
and seventy FIVE. 90 80 n
Excuse me moment, sail bis hostess.
She left the room. but quickly returned.
There, said she. handing a. small stripI
Of paper to John Wilbuf. is my check for!
Two thousand dollars. You can repay IL
II your convenience. IT you should re-
quiie more, come to me ag ain.s isU
Madam. you have saved us, exclaimed
springing to his feet in delight
What can have inspired in you such a be- |
nevolent interest in our prosperity?
Do you remember. Mr.. Wilbur, said the
Lady, certain valentine. containing ten
dollar note. which You sent to young gi,I
occupying an attic room in your lodging
honse. eight years since! r'n q1n'sf ~
do. distinctly. have often wondered
what become Of the young girl. l think
her name WAS Helen Morris. ~ -i'rpi ? E"
She stands before you. was the quiet
response.
You. Helen Morris! exclaimed Wilbur.
starting back in amazement. You, sur.
rounded with luxury.
No wonder you are surprised. Life has
strange contrasts. The money which you
sent me seemed to cone from God. was
on the brink of despair. With it l put
my wardrobe in repair. and made applica.
tion for the post of companies to a veal
thy LADY. L fortunately obtained 1t. 4 Il
had been with her but two years when .
gentleman in her circle. Immensely wealthy
offered me his hand in marriage. / esteem
ed him. He was satisfied with that. u
married him. A year since he died, leay-
ing me this house and an immense fortune.
| have never forgotten you. having acct
dentally learned that the timely succor
came from you. Iresolved. If fortune yer
putt IN my power. / would befriend you
as you befriended me. That time has
come. have paid the first installment OF
my debt. Helen Eastace remembers the
obligations of Helen Morris.
John Wilbur advanced. and respectfully
took her hand. You have nobly repaid
me. he said. Will you also award me the,
privilege Of occasionally calling upon You?
l shall be most happy. said Mrs. Eus.
tace. cordially.
John took a hurried leave, aud returned
TO his store as the clock struck one. s. He
showed his delighted partner the ,eheck
which he had just received. I haven't
time to explain. be raid. this must II once
be csshed. '1.---,.s.aser
Two o'clock came and the firm was saw.
ed-saved from their last peril. Hence
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