The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-17
Mrs. Jordon' s Lesson.

Morton sat in the Office at the ter.
minus of one oi the street railroads
y car was expected to move of in q
few minutes. 1t was clear frosty
morning in December, and bitter
cold. But she did not mind the cold
just then, bundled up as she was, and
the fire burning so brislily in the Of
flee.
A door, opening into a drinking
saloon, was ajar. Two men were al
the bar, leaning lazily against it,
each with glass in his hand. One
OF them was a young man OF her ac
quaintance, Clay Jordon, by name.
lie was a worthless, dissolute young
fellow. He had broken over the re.
ligious companionship, fearing not
the threats OF his father, turning Il
deaf ear to the entreaties of his
mother, and often bringing the blush
of shame to the cheeks of his lovely,
sweet tempered sister. His eyes
were bleared, his face bloated, his
clothes shabby. His hair dropped
over his forehead, his beard was tan
gled. and his hands shook merry Q NO.
~.
"Oh, Clay Jordon!" said Mrs
Morton to herself, with a sigh. "A
mere wreck in life, tossing about up
on the billows of sensuality and pas
sion; no pride, no shame, no man
liness, How strange it is that some
young men will thus throw them
selves away, sacrificing all the socia
and educational advantages of tn,
past, and all the brilliant prospect.
IN the iuture!"
"Say, Clay, how did You make the
raiser asked young Jordon's com
panion. yesterday you were dead
broke"
$50 was, Musser. l got hold ot
the odd woman's' watch and chain
and up the spout it went. It's II,
Brascr's in Ninth Street
Clay Jordon called for more liqor;
the car was pushing out, and Mrs
Morton took seat in it. Though
not familiar with the slang of the
brothel, she correctly surmised that
TO "put a thing up the spout meant
disposing of it ut the pawnbrokers.
When Mrs. Morton reached heI
home she went to her room, to lay
aside her bonnet and furs.
Ma said her little daughter ope
ming the door, "a woman is waiting
for you in the kitchen. She came
about an hour ago, She is in search
Of place.
i will be down directly said Mrs
Morton.
She found the applicant to be ,
young woman, tidlly dressed, will
ruddy cheeks, clear eyes, and homes
looking face.
What Is your name?' asked Mrs
Morton,
! Have You any recommendations?
NO, ma am
'How is thatp With whom did yol
live last"
with Mrs. Jordon'
'Why did you leave there2'
Il was dismissed
what forp' OIL
Il was charged with theft
The blood for moment colores
the cheeks Of the young girl, and he
eyes moistened.
You are very candid said Mrs
Morton.
Il was always taught to be-
And, after such a confession, yol
expect me to hire your
Il did not make any confession.
did not steal anything.
There must have been som
Igrounds for the charge
None beyond the fact that the al
ticle was missed, l did not take it.
do not know who did
what was missedp asked Mrs
, Morton.
Mrs. Jordon's gold watch an
chain.
and you do not know where
!, II do not, indeed, 1 do not. Pray
Mrs. Morton, give me aplace, if bu
for awhile. Please do. This is tn
Itifth place have applied at to- day
each time telling my story as l hav
. told It to you. and each time quietl
dismissed
The young girl bravely crushe
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