The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-11-29

TIE INVESTMENT 4;
THE TWO MERCHANTS.

uolldIs W eSJdDllSH myself III u
small retail businessY inquired a
young man not yet cut OF his teens,
of a middle-aged gentleman, who
was poring over a pile of ledgers
in the counting-room of one of the
largest establishments in, Boston.
The person addressed turned to-
ward the speaker, and, regarding
him for a moment with a look Of
surprise, inquired:
What security can you give me,
Mr.. StrosserP
Nothing but my note replied
the young man promptly.
Which, l fear, would be below
par in the Market replied the
merchant, smiling.
Perhaps so,' : said Z the young
man, Shut, Mr.. Barton, lremember
the boy is not the man; the time
may come when Hiram Strosser'S
note will be as readily accepted as
thatlOf any other man & AJQA
True, very true replied Mr..
Barton mildly, 'but you know bus
iness men seldom loan money
withouteadequate security-other-
wise-they might soon be reduced
to penury.'
At this remark the young mans
countenance became deathly pale,
and, having observed a silence of
several moments, he inquired in a
voice whose tones indicated.-his
deep disappointment: "'.!l'i 4"
'Then you cannot accommodate
me, can youp
Call upon me tomorrow, and
| will give you a reply,' said Mr.,
Barton; and the young man retir-
ed.
Mr.. Barton resumed his labors at
the7desk, but his mind was so much
upon the boy and hiss singular er-
rand that he could not pursue his
task with any correctness; and, af-
ter having made several sad blum
dets, he Closed his ledger and took
his hat and went out upon the
street. Arriving opposite the store
of a wealthy merchant upon Milk
street, he entered the door.
Good morning, Mr.. Hawley,'
said he, approaching the prophet
or Of the establishment, who was
seated at his desk, counting over
the proftsof the week. i ... io j.,
Good morning. replied the
merchant blandlN ,:happy to see
you; haveIa seat; any'news ? how's
tradeP
Without noticing any of these in.
terrogations, Mr.. Barton said: n
'iH' Young Strosser is desirous of es.
tablishing himself ind a small retail
business On Washington street, and
called this morning to secure of me
a loan ofotwo thousand dollars fo1
that purpose pH m.ifr.o nb oj tn
'Ihdeedp exclaimed Mr.. Hawley,
evidently surprised at this an
nouncement, 'but youdo not think
of loaning that sum, o'you?' y p
III do not know,I replied Mr.. Bar
ton, 'Mr. Strosser is a young man
Of business, talent, and strict integ-
rity, and will be likely to succeed
in whatever he undertakes rs
Perhaps so,' replied Mr.. Hawley,
doubtfully, but I am heartily tired
of helping, to .re-establish these
young asptirfaan1tss sttpt for com commercial mnsercia
.'Have YOU ever suffered any
from such course?f', inquired Mr.
Barton, at the same time casting a
roguish glance at Mr.. Hawley.
,'No," replied ' the latter, { for ]
never felt inclined to make. an in.
vestment Of that kind ,.'' "
a'Then here is a fine, opportunity
to do So It may prove better than
stock in the bank . Al, for my,
self, l have concluded that if you
will advance him one Thousand
dollars, / will contribute AN equal
sum- ,, lT4i y WI, !, 90
Not a single ofarthing would
advance for such purpose and il
you make an investment Of that
kind ! ! shall consider you very fool.
Barton obs observed rive dP2Isilsan assiilseannceo
several Us. mHnHurtes and thsSp q sasss arose e e
If you DO Do not not feel disposed .asdlt tc