The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1866-12-26
TEE zRVESTMENT: OR THE
TWO MERCHANTS.

Can yen loan me two thousand dollars to
establish myself in small retail hu-incss?'
inquired young man not yet out OF his
teen, of u middle aged gentleman who
WAS poring over a pile OF lrdgers in the
counting room Of eone of the largest estab.
lishments in Boston The person addressed
turned toward the speaker and regarding
him for u moment with Il look OF surprise,
inquired:
What security can you give me, Mr..
StroS.ci?'
Nothing but my note replied the
young man proudly.
Which | fear wo"ld be below par in
market" repliel the merchant, smiling
perhaps so" raid the young; man but
Mr.. Barton, remember that the boy is not
the man; the time may come when Hiram
Slrnsser'S note will be as readily accepted
as that of any other man. - .....
True, very tue, replied Mr.. Barton
mildly, ''but you know business men sci.
dom loan money without adequate security
otherwise they might soon be reduced to
penury. .-'. =" g.UuT
At The remark the young mau's counte
nance became deadly pal.. and, having OBJ
served silence for several moments, he in,
quired in voice whose tones indicated his
deep disappointment.
Then you cannpt accommodate me?'
Call upon me TO morrow, and will give
you reply" said Mr.. Barton; and the
young man retired
Mr. Barton resumed his hfors at the
desk, bui his mind was so much upon the
boy and his singular errand, that he could
not pursue his task with any correctness:
and, after having made several sad blundcrs
he closed the ledger, and took his hat, and
weLt out upon the .treet. Arriving oppo-
site the store of a wealthy merchant on
Milk street, he entered the door.
Good morning Mr.. Hawlcy," said he,
aproaching the proplie or of the establish
ment, who was seated at his desk, counting
over the profits of the week.
blandly "happy to see you; have seat?
Any news? how trader"
Without noticing these interogations. -
Mr.. Barton said Young Strosser is de-
sirous of establishing himself in small re-.
tail business in Washington street, and call
ed this morning to secure ol nc Il loan of
two thousand dollars for thar purpose"
Indeed! said Mr.. Hawlcy. evidently
surprised at tHIS ahnOuhctllltnt, but you
do not think Of losning that sum- do you?'
II do no, know" replied Mr.. Ba ton
"Mr. Strosscr is a young man of business
talent and tiict integrity, and will be like,
IS to succeed in whatHer he undertakes. "
Perhaps 90, replied Mr.. IIawlcy,
doubttnly; but | am heartily tired Of
helping to rees,abli>li lhesc yonng aspirants
for commercial honors.
"Iave you ever suffered any from such a
causci" inquired Mr.. Isar on, at the same
tine casting a rogucish glance at Mr.. Haw.
ley.
No" replied the latter, "for ] ncvtr
felt inclined to make an investment of that
that kind. y
Then lcre is a fine opportunity to do So
1t may Prov better than the stock in the
bank. AS for, myself, ] have concluded
that, if you will advance him one thousand
dollars, will contribute an equal sum. "
mot single fart!ne woul advance
fof ch IA yurpnse; and if you make an
in eyih cnt OF that kind, shall consider
youvriy iuolish."
"Mr. Baton o. served sill ce Of sever.
al minutes, and hu arose to deIat.
If you do not tel disposed to share with
me in thisenterprise, l shall advance the