Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-03-08
THE INVESTMENT.

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prise inquired:
"Whnt security can You give me Mr..
Strosser?
"Nothing butmy note,r replied the youus
man. H tt-i
(which ] fear would be below par in the
replied the old gentleman with
smile.
Perhaps so" said the young man, "But
Mr.. Barton, remember that the boy is not
the man the time may come when Hiram
Strossers note will be as readily accepted as
that of any other man."
"True, very true," replied Barton mild
ly, "but you know business men seldom
loan money without adequate security
otherwise they might soon be reduced to
penury."
At this remark the young mans counten-
ance became deathly pale, and having observ-
ed silence of several moments, he inquired
in voice whose tones indicated his deep dis
appointment
" Then you cannot accommodate me can
Jon ?"
"Call upon me tomorrow, and will give
you reply" said Mr.. Barton and the
young man retired.
Mr.. Barton resumed his labers at the desk:
but his mind was SO much on the bow and
his singular errand that he could not pursue
his task with any correctness and after
having made several sad plumbers he closed
the ledger, and took his hat and went out
upon the street. Arriving opposite the store
OF wealthy merchant upon Mill creek, he
entered the door. 8
Good morning, Mr.. Hawley,r said he,
approaching the proprietor of the establish
ment who was seated ut his desk, counting
over the profits Of the week.
GOOD Morning" replied the merchant,
blandly, "happy to see you; have seat, any
news2 bows trade ,?
Without noticing these interogotions, Bar
ton said
Young Strosser Is DESTROYS Of establish
ing himself in a small retail business In
Washington Street, and called this morning
10 secure Of me the loan Of two thousand
dollars for that purpose -s,..,. a. q,
Indeed exclaimed Mr.. Hawley, evident
ly surprised at this announcement, "But you
did not think Of loaning him that sum, did
you" A@ "a
81 do. not know" replied Barton, Mr.
Strosser is a young man of business talent
aud strict integrity, and will be likely to
succeed in whatever he undertakes" ..,
Perhaps So" replied MIR. Hawley, doubt
fully but am heartily tired of helping to
establish these young aspirants for CONNER
cial honors.
I" Have You ever suffered any from such o
course " inquired Barton, at the same time
casting rogush glance at Mr.. Hawley.
Mo-" replied the latter, "for never
felt inclined to make an investment Of that
kind"
Then here isa fine opportunity to do So
II may prove better than the stock in the
bank. As for myself have concluded that
il you will advance him one thousand dollars
will contribute an equal sum-"
g"Not single farthng would ! advance
for such purpose, and if you can make
such an Investment shall consider you very
foolish,
Mr.. Barton observed n silence of several
minutes, and arose 10 depart.
II you do not feel disposed to share with
me in this enterprise, ] shall advance the
whole sum-"
Saying which he left the store. r. A "a.
Ten years passed away since the occur.
renee of the conversation recorded in the
preceding dialogue, and Mr.. Barton pale
and agitated is standing at the same desk a.
when first introduced to the readers atten
ton. As pnge after page OF his ponderou!
ledger was examined, his despair became
deeper, till at last he exclaimed:
am ruiued-utterly ruined"
"llow so2" inquired Hiram Strosser, who
entered the counting room in season to heal
MI. Bartons remark
The last European steamer brought new
Of the failure of the house of Perleh, Jack
son 4 CO., London, who are indebted to M
the sum OF nearly two hundred thousan,
dollars. News of the failure has becom
general, and my creditors, panic stricken ar
pressing my paper to be cashed. The banl
refused me credit and have not the mean
TO meet my liabilities. If could pass thi
crisis, perhaps could rally again, but it i
impossible my creditors are importunate
and cannot keep above the tide replied
Barton.
81" What is the extent OF your liabilities?
inquired Strosser'
Scventy-lve thousand dollars" reptile
Barton. rfs.
Would that sum DO sufficient to reliev
you?"
"It would"
"Then, sir, you shall have it, said Stro,
ser as he stepped to the desk and drew
check Of $4,000. Here" said he "tak
this, and when you need more. do n OF hes
tate to call upon me. Remember that II WI
from you that received money to establis
myself 10 business
but the debt was cancelled years ago r,
piled Barton, as a ray of hope shot across h
troubled mind.
"True," replied Strosser, 4" but the debt
gratitude that owe has never been cancel
ed and now that the scale IA turned I doc,