The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-07-02

| we Dull nave Dc0U CODSluCTdDly lTOuDIcu
about one thing. 1t seems that on
counting my money last night l found
piece which did not belong to me, and
the thought occurred that you might
have given it to ne through mistake; is
it so, sir ? said he showing him the
piece of gold.
ayes, it is mine, and I am very much
obliged to you for returning it, We
need another errand boy, and believe
you are just the one to suit. Can you
come tomorrow"
eyes, sir, I am very, very thankful to
you"
"Not at all consider yourself perma-
nently engaged at salary of four hun.
dred dollars the first year, and if every
thing progresses favora5ly we will talk
about an increase at the expiration of
that time"
80, sir, 1 can never forget your kind
ness, and mother will be so glad"
The next day Charles took his posi-.
ton, which he held until the end Of the
first year, VIXEN he was promoted and
received six hundred dollars per annum,
which ednablcd the family to live in
quite state CT comfort, compared to
that of their former life. He continued
with the firm FIVE years; at the end of that
time he was getting an annual salary OF
fifteen hundred dollars, having by his
ntegrity, industry and perseverance,
risen from one of the lowest to one of
the highest positions in the store. Short
ly after this branch store was started
in thriving town some distance from
the place, and the entire management
placed In tho hands of Charles. He
made money rapidly for its owners, and
so we'll pleased were they that they off
cred him ID partnership, which he ac-
ccpted. Some time after he took uo0
tion Of going further west, and opening
a store for himself; so he withdrew from
the firm to the evident regret of its
members, and taking his mother and
sistei he went to Detroit, where he
started in business, and by his prudence
tact and integrity, soon made himself
known, and established good trade.
The commercial disaster of 81 was
sweeping across the country, involving
many in destruction and ruin, when a
merchant might have been seen, late
one afternoon, working at his books in
the counting room i'll one of our East
ern cities
"Lost, all lost !" at length exclaimed
he sadly, closing the book and resting
his head upon his hands.
ga gentleman wishes to see you, sir ,
We're the words that first aroused hin.
"Teil him, James, that l will see nc
one."
"But he said he must see you"
"Show him in, them"
"Good evening, sir. Why, Charlie.
Howard, is it you? am very much
surprised as we'll as glad to see you
How are your folks?" .
ave are all enjogiug the best o.
health, thank you, But | came to SCI
yon on business | hear the old house
: of Meredith and & Co. cannot weather
the storm. Is it so %
J "Alas it is so. We have had exten
sion on our paper in expectation of re
mittances which have failed to come
until we cannot meet our liabilities, anC
tomorrow we have to make the mucl
dreaded assignment which we have il
vain tried to avert, unless help comes il
: some unexpected manner"
GLOW much is your indebtedness !?
inquired Charles.
"About twenty thousand dollars" re
piled Mr.. Merepith.
Tf ycu had thirty thousand yo
would feel perfectly safe, | suppose?"
"Yes."
"Iiave you any blank checks here !?
r "Why, what do you mean? You ar
not going to lend me the money ?"
, 81 am; but the check where is it ?"
l "Here," said MIR. Meredith handin
him Que,
Charles filed it up and handed
back with the remark
h "Here it is; thirty thousand dollar
: payable to your order"
"But why, sir, this kindness Z"
) "Did you not treat Jne kindly when
5 was but poor newsboy? And would
d not be ungrateful indeed, if did no
now that l am able, try to repay ycu?"
|, "Nobls, generous man, how can
If thank you?" said Mr.. Meredith wit
IS feeling. But maybe you incouvenienc
II yourself by doing this ?"
d "Never mind that. When the stor
c first came on thought it better to Sc
j. than to hold those goods which l had
idea that must fall. BY this and val
g GUS other precautions, managed to c
r. cape with but little loss. 1t is gcttil
dark, so must leave you. Good bye
at "Call tomorrow without fail"
+ "Thank you, l WILL"
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