Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-06-21

the next tenament. Her daughter has been
sick, and she has got behind with her rent
and now the landlord threatens to tnrn her
out into the street"
GLOW shameful" exclaimed Clara, what is
the name of this poor woman7'
"Mrs. Brooks
II will go and see her at once, and thank
YOU for directing me 10 her. l will take good
care that she does not suffer"
''How good you are" said Alice admiringly
"and how pretty she added a moment after
wards, letting her eyes rest on the flushed
face Of her visitor.
"Hush," said Clara smiling, "you must not
Aatter me-"
'But it is true" tst#
'.You have said enough for the present.
shall not dare come here again
Clara found her way without difficulty TO
the mean little room occupied by Mrs. Brooks
and her invalid daughter. The whole appear
ance Of the room indicated destitution, and
want, even TO the necessaries Of life, the wid-
ow, woman Of forty five with worn sorrow
full face, was plying her needle rapidly, assis-
ted by her daughter, who it was easy to see
had just recovered from severe illness
They looked up as Clara entered and politely
offered her seat.
"You must excuse my intrusion, said Clara
shut hear that you are in trouble
ave are indeed" said Mrs Brooks. "My
daughter has just recovered from fever My
time has been 50 occupied in waiting upon
and taking care Of her that got behind v ith
my rent, the landlord threatens 10 turn me in
TO the street.
"IIe must be hard hearted man." said
Clara Indignantly. "Does he understand why
you are unable to provide for YOURSELF
'Yes, explained it all to him."
Sand what did he say?,
'.That it was no concern Of his, that it was
his business to collect his rent when it became
due and that he could not afford to be put off,
"Who is ise?''f1 A Gt4&I JNE5 "
Mr. Samuel Pinkham.'
"Mr Samuel Pinkham y exclaimed Clara
with sudden start Of surprise.
ayes, Miss do you know him?"
81 have heard of him, said Clara evasively.
A moment afterward she said, s'did you see
Mr.. Pinkham himself p
'Yes, Miss"
"Are you willing to make one more appeal
to him ?"
II don't think it would do any food but if
you desire it will do so.'
~ want to 60 with you disguised as your
daughter" continued Clara.
"Certainly, Miss, if you desire it,, said
Mrs. Brooks considerably surprised.
"Then we must change our clothes said
Clara
"Your daughter seems TO be about my
hight SO there will be no difficulty on that
point
Very we'll, Miss"
The transfer was speedily made, and the
two went out together, with the design Of find
ing Mr.. Pinkham at his counting room.
Qnarter of an hour later boy entered the
counting room saying, Mr.. Pinkham, there
are too women outside who wish to see you.'
"Ladies, you mean?'
'sNo women-poor women"
"Beggars, presume, I'll soon send them of.
Tell them to walk in
"What do you want ?" he demanded rough
ly, as Mrs Brooks entered with Clara. the
latter leaving her face SCREENED behind veil.
81 am one of your tenants, Mr.. Pinkham.-
Ny daughter Indicating Clara, has been
sick recently, and have got behindhand with
the rent"
"The rent must be paid, interrupted Mr..
Pinknam, harshly.
Il willtry to pay it if you win give me .
little timc."
cant give you time. Tenants are always
bothering in this way, always behindhand,'
"Then will have to be turned into the
street."
every well, am sorry, but cant help it
You had better 60 now, am busy
The poor widow was about to turn away,
but Clara threw up her veil and advancing
looked steadily at the young man.
"Mr. rnkham, said she az received a
note from you this morning. After what
have heard and the revelation which it affords
me of your hard uufeeling nature, have only
one answer to make"
''Stop, Miss Clara said the young man in
confusion and dismay, II did not know that
You took an interest in this lady, l will for
G0 her the rent for your sake
'If you % sAit naakbe fsr yesx eRnswlst
thereis nd seASSa. SHrs. esssksaSAA Asss'
amount duea"
sFor the last six weeks-six dollars
Clara drew d I've and one dollar bill from
her portmonaie, and offered it to the young
merchant.
"Nay," he said, 'Ict me explain. really
must insist on forgiving Mrs. Brooks
the present debt, and letting her have
her rent-room free for the next year.
II insist on paying tho bill. Il is pity
that your generosity is SO backward"
She laid the bills on the desk.
"For the future she said, II shall provide
Mrs. Brooks with better room at my own
cost, and in her name, therefore I give you
notice Of leaving. Good morning sir"
She swept out Of the Office leaving the young
merchant speechles with modification, and
cnraped with himself for the want Of feeling
which had saved him six dollars and lost him
Clara Graham's fortune. AS for Clara, she
rightly counted It narrow escape. She at
ovca romovad Mrs RroOks and the daughter