Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-20
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Nothing but my notc,' replied the young
man promptly.
(Which / tear would be below par in the
Market replied the merchant smiling.
perhaps so,' the young manreplied, 'bat,
Mr.. Barton, remember the boy is not the man;
the time may come when Hiram Slrossec's
ote will be as readily accepted as that OF
any other man.
True, very true,' replied Mr.. Barton, mild
" 'but you know business men seldom lean
money without adequate security-otherwise
they might soon be reduced to peHury.'
At this remark the young mau's counten-
ance became deadly pale, and having obsesv-
ed silence of several moments, he inquired
in a voice whose tones indicated keen disap-
poiutment:
Then you cannot accomme date me, can
you?;' :,
Call upon me to morrow, and I will give
you a reply said Mr.. Barton, and the young
man retired.
MI. Barton resumed his labors at the desk,
but his mind was so much upon the boy ant
his singular errand, that he could not pursue
his task with any correctness, and after tav-
ing made several sad blunders he closed the
ledger, took his hat and went out 'upcn The
street.. Arriving opposite the door OF a
wealthy merchant in Mill street: he entered
the door.
Good morning, Mr.. Hawley,' said he, ap-
preaching the proprietor Of the establishment,
who was seated at his desk, counting over
the profits of the weeck.
Good morning. replied the merchant,
blandly, 'happy to see you; have seat
ANY news, how;s trade {?
Without noticing these interrcgations, Mr.
Barton said:
Young Strosser is deGirous Of establishing
himself in small retail business in Washing
ton street, and called this morning 10 secure
of me q loan OF two thousand dollars for that
purpose
Indeed = exclaimed Mr.. Hawley, evidently
surprised at this announcement; but you dc
not think of loauing that sum, do you q".
i do not know replied Parton. MIR
Strosscr is a young man Of business tHlen
and strict integrity, and will be likely to sue
ceed in whatever he undertakes"
'Perhaps so,' said Mr. Hawley, doubtfllly
'but am heartily tired of helping to rs-es
tablish these, ,youngs asp;rants for commercia
honors.'
Have you ever suffered any from such
source p inquired Mr.. Barton, at the same
time casting roguish glance at Mr.. Hawley
Mo- replied Mr.. Hawley, for / neye: fel
inclined to make an investment of that Kind.
Then there is a fine opportunity 90 so
It may prove better than the stock iua tn
bank. As for myself, | hage concluded that
if you will advance one thousand dollars,
will contribute On equal sum-, =.
'Not single farthipg would | advance 10
such purpose and if you make an invest
ment of that Sind, Shall consider you YER
foolish
Mr.. Barton observed 6 silaace OF severa
moments, and then arose TO depart.
.If.you do not feel disposed to share wit
me in this enterprise,I shall advance tn
whole sum mysclf.' Saying which, he lett tn
store.
Ten years have passed away since the oc
currence of the conversation recorded in th
preceding dialogue and Mr.. Barton, pale al
agitated, is standing at the same desk as whe
first introduced to the readers attention. A
page after page of his ponderous ledger va
examined, his despair became deeper and deel
er. till ut last;he exclaimed:
Il am ruined-utterly ruinedl
sHow so?" inquired Hiram Strosser, wh
entered the counting roomsin season to hes
Mr.. Barton's remark.
:lFhe last European steamer brought new
of the failure Of the house of Perleh. JecksJ
q Co., London. who are indebted to me
the sum of nearly two hundred thousand do
lars. News Of the failure has become genera
and my creditors, panic stricken, are pressin
in my paper to be eashed. The banks refut
me credit, and have not the means to met
4 -, i:ah;I;t;ea If cnnld nass this crisi