The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1865-03-09

another shadow fell across Getty's little
shop, and fellow church came in, look
ing very grave.
Il owe you a small BILL said the man.
Only trihe,' answered Getty, as he
laid down his work and took from a draw
er small account book. Three dollars
and forty-one cents
Very we'll I wish to pay it, And
the money was counted out
Shall 1 give You a receipts? asked
Getty.
No; just mark it off your book.
Good morning And the visitor hurried
away Not even the semblance of
smile had fitted across his sober coun-
tenance.
That means something said Getty
as he went back to his work
Father says you needn't make them
boots he ordered yesterday cried
shrill voice at the door, and child 5 face
looked in.
All right answered the shoemaker.
'And all that means something of the
same kind he added, as the child's face
disappeared But it won't do. Tom Get
ty isn't easily scared. There's to be an
other meeting to night, and 1 shall GER
tainly be on handand have my say. One
man shall speak for truth and right, if
all the rest are dumb
Look here, Getty" called rough
familiar voice over the half door of the
shoe shop, L want to say word in your
ear ,-l..- -t
A dozen if you please, neighbor
Jones Say on
You've made stir in the camp; and
are likely to have hornets nest about
your ears
Indeed. What's the matter?
.Oh! you know well enough. What
on earth possessed you last night?
Every one is vexed at your opposition to
Mr.. Gaskill. You know how much he
is relied upon. In fact, the church can't
stand without him
Then the church had better 60
down. said Getty. Anything 50 weak
in the knees isn't worth saving.
You're hard headed, self willed fell
low said neighbor Jones, rather sharp
ly; and presumptious into the bargain
Why, on earth, can't you keep quiet,
and let the congregation go with Mr..
Gaskill, if they wish to-
Even if they go to ruin. That sort
of thing may suit time servers like you,
friend Jones; but Tom Getty always
maker spoke ont strongly, with reproof
i'm his voice. Neighbor Jones was of
Tended at his free speech, and flung him
SELF off in huff.
Getty felt little sober. He went on
With his work; out the singing birds in
his throat were growing serious. The
question at issue between him and Mr..
Gaski1r had particular reference to the
Sabbath School, in which Getty was
teacher. Mr.. Gaskill, who was not at all
familiar with its operations, had pro-
posed an entirely new organization un-
der a new superintendent; while Getty,
from his more intimate acquaintance
with the school, and deep interest in its
welfare, saw that, if Gaskills plans were
carried out, half its usefulness would be
lost.
Before night more than a dozen Of
Gctty's customers, members of the
church had sent for their bills; and from
at least half dozen other members he
had received warning or advice.
The people are getting tired of your
opposition to everything that doesn't
just suit your fancy said one.
You are too presumptious,' said an
other
Il only wonder Mr. Gaskill was so pa
tient with YOU last night, letting himself
down to argue the case, remarked n third.
To all of which the shoemaker had only
one response.
Which was right?
You needn't mind that captious little
shoemaker said one to Mr.. Gaskill.
He's always putting in his oar when no
body wants him to. The people are ont
of patience with him for his conduct last
night / know of two or three who have
sent and paid their bills, and who say
that he shall have no more of their work.
He'll be crowded out. You won't be
annoyed by him much longer. He had
piece of my mind to-day
You've seen him?'
.Oh, yes. l called at his shop on pur-
pose, and gave him good setting
down.
What had he to say for himself?' in
quired Mr. Gaskill.
oh. what he always says when cor
nered "
WHAT
Am right?' He throws upon you
the burden of proving him wrong; and
if you can't do that you might IS we'll
try to move the rocky mountains as to
influence him. I never saw such set
mortal as be is
.Humphr Mr.. Gaskill made no re-
ply: but pressed his lips, drew down his
brow, and looked. as his visitor thought,
quite angry and annoyed.
He'll be at the meeting to night. sure;
hut some of US have made up our minds
to put him down squarely.
That is said Mr. Gaskill. ito show
by fair argument that he is wrong 1
don't see now else he is to be put down
We can vote him down, said the 9TH
er.
Mr. Gaskill did not seem to be alto
ge' her satisfied with this plan, but said
little.
In the evening there was an unusually
large meeting in the vestry room Get
ty. the shoemaker was there, sitting
alone in one of the pews. He was
hraced for conflict, and looked hard
and resolute. None came near him.
.Mr. Gaskill shall see how little we re-
gard this man. So the people said in
their hearts. 1t was an easy thug to
choose herwaer, the ,aoor Shaarp ~ho