The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-06-29

the clerk, q little abashed ny the manner
of his employer.
And what would you have me do, my
lad - inquired Mr.. Harris, kindly.
The boy raised his eyes, and meeting
thehaf scornful glance OF the clerk, said,
timidly,
1T wish you to look at the bin Of
some books, which bought here about
three months since There is mistake
in il, which / wish to correct
.'Ah, my boy, l see replied Mr..
Harris, you have overpaid US, | sup
pose
mo, sir answered the boy ION the
contrary, l. purchased some books which
are not charged in the bill, and / have
called to pay for them
Mr. Harrison folded his arms across
La breast re9afdedthe boy earnestly for
a moment, and then asked, When did
you discover this mistaken "a
'Not-iptii reached home," answ ered
the led. When paid for the books l
was in a hurry, fearing the boat would
leave before | could reach it, and | did
not examine the BILL 49,
Wig did you not before and
rectify the mistake asked the gentleman
in tone slightly altered.
the city, and haye not been able to return
till how
my dear boy said Mr.. Harris, you
have giverf me great pleasure. In a long
life efmercantile business. have never
met with an instance of this kind before
You have acted nohly, and deserve a re
conpense.
II ask no rccompense," returned the
boy, proudly. Il have done nothing but
my duty. simple act Of justice, and
that deserves no reward but itself"
May | ask You who taught YOU such
noble principles inquired Mr. Harris
my mother" answered the boy, burst
ing into tears.
blessed is the child who has such
mother" said Mr.. Harris, with much e
motion, and blessed is the mother Of
such. child. BE faithful to ner teach
ings, mydear boy, and You will be the
staff of her declining yedrs -
Alas, sir sobbed the boy, "she is
dead. 1t was her sickness and death
which prevented me from coming here
hclSYer - - fs +. KIT tf~s
,.Wbat1 is your name?" asked Mr..
Harris 49,
Edward Delong''
Have you father?' -
mo, Sir, my father died -vhen l was
arrinfauErs
..Whcre do you resideg' <
In thetoNn of Linwood, about fifty
miles from this city"
Wei my boy, what are the books
WHICH yere forgotten: ',-~ - ~ -
'.facitas and ? Latin Dictionary 49,
Let me see the bill. Ha, signed "A
Morley. L viii see to that Here Mr.
Morley called Mr. Harris: but that iunc
tionaryE was tnsily engaged in waitiI on
u customer at the opposite side Of the
ore5Sbowing and smiling in the most
obser~ious manner. "a 49, ~'--H-
'.ESward, continued the kind hearted
Mr.. Harris, 81 am not going to- reward
you for what you done, bat | wish to
manifest my appreciation of your conduct
in such manner rs 10 make you remem-
Der the wise and excellent preceipts Of
yoar departed mother. Select from my
store any ten books you may choose
which in addition to the ten You had he
fore. shall be present to you; and hence
forth, as now, my boy, remember and
despise not the day of little things" Il
ever you need friend. call on me, and
for Your mothers sake will assist you"
When the grateful boy left the store
tened eye OF his kind benefaotor
Edward Delong wished for knowledge.
and though the scanty means of his moth
er conld hardly satisfy his desire, by dill
gence and economy he had advanced. far
beyond most boys of his age. BY work
ing nights and mornings for neighbor. he
had amassed what seemed to him 4 large
sum of money; and this was expended in
books.
Scarcely was he in possession of his
treasure, when his mother sickned and
died. His home was now with a man
who regarded money as the chief aim and
end of life, and severe and constant labor
As the only means Of obtaining that end
For two years Edward struggled with
his hopeless condition. Toll, toll. early
and late, was his doom. and to his oft
wish of obtaining an education.
his employer answered. Learning never
made corn grow. or titled field, and
what is the use of it? l can only read
and write, and there amt a rich man in
the place. not excepting Squire Nor
risson, with all his high larnt notions"
oils. Mr Harris in:" inquired Edward.
as' he again entered the store of that
gentleman
.;IIe is. engaged. replied the polite
clerk. ..Will YOU wait moment. and
he will be nj liberty.
= .Bid YOU wish 70 see me?" asked Mr.
Harris of the boy. whose thoughts were
so Intense that he had not noticed the
approach of his friend s4@
mr.. Harris?" exclaimed Edward.
and il was ail he conId say sa
My noble Edward" said the old man.
and SO YOU need friend Nell. Won
shall have one
Five years from that time Edward De
long was the confidential clerk of NJ
Harris, and IN three years more n partner
in the firm The integrity of purpose
which first won the regard Of his benetac
tor was his guide in after life Pros
oerty crowned his effort, and happ mess
blessed his heart-the never failing
-astrlr of faifh fitness in ..litrIa THINGS -