Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-01-12

The long day wore away at last, and
Edward was about to close the warehouse
But as he passed the desk of his en-
ployers his attentian was drawn to bit OF
paper lying on the floor beneath.
lie picked it MP. and to his great Joy
found it TO be ten dollar bill.
The first thought that flashed upon him
was: "How much good this will do poor
Mary.
II can buy her the oranges she wants,
and she shall have some every day. And
perhaps she would like chicken
But a moiaent later his countenance fell.
at isn't mine," he sighed. ut mus
be Mr.. Hubbard's. This is his desk. and
he must have dropped it?"
"Still." urged the tempter. che will
never know it. and after all what are ten
dollars to him; he is worts a hundred
thousand"
Still Edward was not satisfied. Wheth-
er Mr. Hubl ard could spare it or not was
not the question. 1t was rightly his, and
must be given back to him.
] "lll go to his house and give it to him
this very night" sad Edwsrtl. "0ther.
wise might be tempted to keep it,
| He determined to 90 to MIR. Hubbard s
before he went home. The sight OF his
sick sister might perhaps weaken his reso-
luton, and this mnst never be lie must
preserve his integrity at ali hazards.
He knew where Mr.. Hubbard lived. 1t
was a large fine looking house. on fash
ionable street. He had passed it several
times and wondered whether a man mus.
not feel happy who was able to live in
such style.
Without any unnecessary delay. there
fore he went to the house, and ascending
the steps, rang the bell.
! a an servant came TO the door.
/ "Well?" he said.
els Mr. Hubbard at home?"
! eyes, but he has only just come in, and
/ don't think he can see you," was the
rather supercilious reply.
Il am in his employ" said Edward
quickly. land l have Just come from the
store.
Il think he will see me if you mention
/ this to him.
/ Every well. you can come in"
! Edward was left stan ling in the hal
while Mr. Hubbard was sought by the
servant.
"Wrll?" he SAID inquiringly: "Ha,
anything happened?''
"No. SIR" said Edward, "but picked
up this bill near your desk. and suppo-
sed you must have dropped it. thought
| had better bring it here directly"
"You have done we'll" said .,r. Hub
bard. "and | will remsm err it. Honesty
is very valuable quality in a boy jus,
commencing a business career. Hereafter
shall have perfect confidence in your hon
esty."
Edward was gratifed by this assurance,
yet as the door close behind him. and be
walked out into the street. the thought oi
his sister at home again intruded upon
him. and he thought regretfnly how much
good could have been done with ten dol.
lars. For that he regretted that he had
been honest. There was a satisfaction in
doing right, but l think my readers will
understand bis feelings without auy ex-
PLANTATION.
/ Mrs. Jones brought some toast to her
daughters bedside, but Mary motionrd il
away.
al thank you for taking the trouble to
make it. mother" she said. "but | don't
think / could possibly eat H."
is there anything you could relish,
Mary?"
NO" said she hesitatingly; nothing
that we can get"
Mrs. Jones sighed. a sigh which Ed
ward echoed.
II was with heavy heart that Edward
started for the warehouse, the next morn
ing.
He had never felt the craving for wealth
which now took possession OF him.
lie set about his duties as usual. a.
the warehouse MIR. Hubbard entered. He
did not at fist appear to notice Edward.
bnt in about half an hour ummoned him
to his office which was partitioned of
from the remainder of the spacious rooms
in which goods were slowed.
He smiled pleasantly as Edward enter
ed his presence.
Il ell NE ItnhiN, ne caiu, -tiu YOU
not feel an impulse to keep The bill which
yon found to nighi?"
Il hope yon won't be offended with me
Mr.. Hubbard" said Edward, '.if | say
that did"
Tell me all about it." said Mr. Hub
bard with interest What was il that
withheld you. | should never have known
it,
Il knew that" sail Edward
Then what withheld you from taking
it?"
First will tell you what tempted me.
said Edward. My mother and sister are
Obliged TO depend upon sewing for a living.
and ~e live but poorly at best
But fortnight since Mary became sick
and since then we have bad q hard tine
Mary's appetite l. poor. and does not rel
ish food. but we able to get her moth
ing better. When | picked up that bill |
could not help thinking how much might
buy with it for her.
And yet You did not take ii?'
'No, sir. il wOuld have been wrong, and
I could not have looked Won In the face af-