Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-11-23

Edward was left standing in the hall
while Mr.. Hubbard was sought by the
servant. "4.#
"Well," said Mr.. Hubbard, coming
toward the lad. HAS anything hap
pened? ?' a@aE .rs.4ana'. ..."
mo, sir" said Edward, "but l pick
ed up this bill near the desk, and sup
posed you must have dropped 1t. /
thought had better bring it here di-
rectly." .. a... s.s... .......r .-
"You have donc well, said Mr.. Hub
bard, "and will remember it. Hon
esty 10 a very valuable quality in boy
just commencing a business career.
Hereafter 1 shall have perfect conf
dence in your honesty"
Edward was gratifisd by his assur-
ance, yet as the door closed behind him,
and he walked out into the street, he
thought how much good could have
been done with the ten dollars. Not
that he regretted that he had been hon
est. There was a satisfaction in doing
right-but l think most Of my readers
will understand his feelings without ex-
planstion.
Mrs. Jones brought some toast to her
daughters bedside, but Mary motion
ed it away. II thank you for taking
the trouble to make it, mother" she
said, "but don't think could possi-
bly, eat it," .EE ~...
SIS there anything you could relish,
Maryw afE IT.. ~
NO" said she, hesitatingly, "noth-
ing that we can get"
Mrs. Jones sighed-a sigh which Ed
ward echoed. ........s.
II WAS with heavy heart that Ed
ward started for the warehouse next
morning. He never before had felt
the deep craving for wealth which took
possession of him now.
He set about 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 Ed
ward, but i'm about half an hour sum.
moned him into the Office, which was
partitioned OFF from the remainder of
the spacious rooms, in which goods
were stored. q
He smiled pleasantly as Edward en-
tered his presence.
"Tell me frankly" he said, "did you
not feel an impulse to keep the bill you
found last night?"
81 hope you will not be offended with
me, Mr.. Hubbard" said Edward, 'if
say that l did"
"Tell me all about it," said Mr.. Hub
bard, with interest. What was it that
withheld you? l should never have
known it,"
81 know it," said Edward.
"Then what withheld you from TAX
ing it ="
First, l will tell you what tempted
me-" said Edward. "My mother and
sister are obliged to depend on sewing
for a living, and we live but poorly ut
the best. A fortnight since, Mary be-
came sick, and since then we have had
a hard time. Mary's appetite is poor,
and she does not relish the food we
nave but we are able to get nothing
better. When picked up that bill /
co"iu not nelp thih king whnt could
ouy win IL TOT hef. .-.
ana ye' you o'a not 10 IT,
"No, sir, it would have been wrong,
a z "A L., L., L
ana couia NOT nave iooAed you ia the
face AFTER IT, 49,. ........-.
Edward spoke IN tone or modest
confidence.
Mr.. Hubbard went to the desk and
wrote check. ..."......" 1..t
"liow much do pay you now?' he
asked. l...'.... .t.'.
FIFTY dollars year." said Edward.
"Henceforth your duties will be in
creased, and l Will pay you two hun
dred. Will that please you"' .....
1.-TWO hundred dollars year!' ex-
Claimed Edward, his eyes sparkling
with delight. G.. .... ........
"les, and at the end of the year your
duties will he increased, if, Us i have 30
doubt, you continue to merit conf
dencc." ........
"Oh, sir, how can thank you?'
said Edward, full of gratitude.
BY preserving your integrity. As
presume you are at present in need Of
money, | will pay you one quarter in