The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-12-01
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while Mr.. Hubbard was sought by the
servant
lie came out in moment, and looked
at Edward with little surprise
'Well," he said inqu;ringiy, has any.
thing happened 2"
"No, sir," said Edward, ''but I picked
up this bill near your desk, and supposed
| you must have dropped il. | thought I
had better bring it directly here,
"You have done WE'LL" said Mr. Hub
bard, "ard [ will remember it. Honesty
Is very valuable quality in boy just
! commencing business career Hereafter
L shall have perfect confidence N your
honesty"
Edward was gratifed by this 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 on
him, and he thong ht reeredulIy how much
good could have been done with .eu dol
lars. Not that he regretted that he had
been honest. There was satisfaction in
doing righ5-but [ think my readers will
understand his feelings without any ex-
plauarioD.
Mrs. Jones brought some toast to her
daughters bedside, bat Mary motioned
it Away, thanking her mother for cher
trouble in making it, but" said she, "I
don't think / could possibly eat it."
ia there anything you could relish,
Mary?"
No." said she, hcsitatingiy, ''no:hing
that we can get" 80
Mrs. Jones sighed-a sigh that Edward
echoed.
It was with heavy heart that Edward
started for the warehouse next morning.
He had never before felt the craving for
wealth which now took possession OF him.
lie set abont his duties as usual About
two hours after he had arrived at the
warehouse, Mr. Hubbard entered He did
not at first appear to notice Edward, but
in about half an hour summoned him to
the Office. which was partitioLed off from
the remainder ct tie spacious rooms in
which goods were stored
He smiled pleasantly as Edward entered
his presence.
"Tell me frankly" he said ''did you not
feel an impulse to keep the bill which you
found Hast night"
Il hope you won't be offended with me,
Mr.. Hubbard said Edward, "if say that
[ did"
"Telf me all about It," said Mr.. Hub.
bard with interest. sWhat was it that
withheld you! should never have known
It,"
II knew that" said Edward
n"Then what withheld you .rom taking
''First | will tell you what tempted
me-" said Edward. "AIy mother aud sis
ter are obliged 20 depend upon sewing for
a living, and we live very poorly at the
best. Blu, fortnight since Mary became
sick, and since then we have had hard
time. Mary's appetite is poor, and does
not relish our food, but we are not able to
get her anything better When I picked
up that bill couldn't help thinking how
much I might buy with 1t for her."
'And yet you did not take it"
''No, sir; itwould have been wrong, and
l could not haYe looked you in the face
after it."
Mr.. Hubbard went to the desk and
wrote cheque.
Chow much do l pay you now 7" he
asked.
Fifty dollars year." said Edward.
"Henceforth your duties will be in
creased, and L viii pay you two hundred.
Will that please you p
'.Two hundred dollars year, exclaimed
Edward, his eyes sparkling with delight
''1e es, and at the epd of the year il viii
be increased If, as | doubt net, you con-
iinue to merit my Confidence"
"0h, sir, how can [ thank yeu?'' said
Edward, full of gratitude.
"By preserving your integrity. AsI
presume you arc in present need Of money,
will pay you one quarter in advance
Here is a cheque for City dollars which
Tou can get cashed at the bank. And, by
he way, you may have the rest of the day
% yourseli-'
Edward flew TO the bank, and with his
sudden riches fastened to the market, at
which place he purchased q supply of
provisions such as he knew would be
welcome a. home, and then FASTENED home
o announce his good fortune.
a weight seemed to fall off the hearts
If mother and daughter as they heard his
hurried story, and Mrs. Jones thanked
rod for bestowins upon her a son whose
'ood principles had brought them this
,reat relief.
And Mr. Hubbard slept none the worse
hat night that at slight pecunary sacrifice
le had done kind action, confirmed boy
a his integrity, and gladdened strus.
,liug family.