South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-03-20
why didn't YOU wear your Oyercoat 2

one, said Mrs. Stevenson, 'but we have had
so many calls for money
'Yes, | understand said the merchant.
who was really kind at heart 'That re-
minds me that have an overcoat at homo
which have laid asile. 1t is still in good
condition, and if you think you could get
one out Of il for your son you arc quite
welcome to it,
at will be quite a help to US, Mr.. Green
said the book keepers wife, her face bright
. en;rg 80 tell the truth, it will relieve
US from considerable embarrassment
Then Will send it ever tomorrow, or
rather you may send your son to my house
for it. | may be able TO fud some coats
AMI pants also
They will be acceptable, Mr. Grecn,' said
Mrs. Stevenson, 'and We shall feel very
much obliged to you
There was au expression Of genuine relief
and gladncss in her face, which the mor-
chant noticed. lie could not but think
that their need must indeed be great when
they could welcome gift of old clothes with
so rejoicing
Mr.. Green was not mean man. Ic
was only iuconsilcrate. As to the question
Of the salaries he paid, he had considered it
only with reference 70 himself, not to the
actual needs Of those he employed. Now
he saw that hc had been cruel without mean
Ing it. lie made II resolve that Stevenson,
who had served him faithfully, should be
better paid lut this knowledge he rescry-
Oh for the morrow.
After awhile he rose, and mentioning a
time when johnny m sht come to his house
FOR the clothes, he withdrew
The next morning John Stevenson re-
paired as usual 60 the Office.
Did YOU post those letters last night 2
inquired his employer
yes, sir
q am glad of it. They we're of conside-
roble Importance. am obliged to you for
the service you rendered me. | shall ex-
pcct you to draw extra compensation
Thank you, sir; but the coat you have
kindly offered to give my boy will much
more than pay me-.
Itsccms to me- said the merchant, g'anc-
ing at tho shabby garment which bis book
keeper had hung up, chat your own coat is
considerably the worse for wear
'Ics, sir, said John Stevenson, blush
Ing little
you ought to get another
4 should like t., sir, but it takes all my
salary to support my family. Things arc
SO high now
Yes, true said Nr. Green, thoughtful
ly. q suppose you would like an increase
Of your salary 2
4 should, sir, certainly, if it would not
be asking too much
IHow much more would enable you to
get along comforiably?'
with hundred dollars more, sir,
think ! could manage
but even then you would be slrai ght-
oncd %
HFcl, yes, SIR I hope, however, that
prices will fall
eve are not sure lhat, however Ithink
bad better p1y YOU three hundred more
Three hunlred" repeated John Steven
son. hardly crelitinc his good luck. How
can thank Won, sir?
~ di.c'#se.ue your duties as faithful
~ as YOU have done hitherto. And, by
the way, the hundred dollars you asked for
you may consider added to the last year
sa.arr. fii aut the check Coz the amount
IN your favor, aaI will sign it,
Il h1ao. Mr Grccn, ttis viii be as happy
p New J cars day to you as you have made
f. 9, me-.
IL was wi'la heart fall Of gratitude that
'hc boo6-kerpor said this. feeling q heavy
burden of anxiety roll of his mind His
hope VIZ, likely 90 he fulfilled. Scoiag how
much happiness ho had caused Mr. Graen
t'it hI- own he1rt warmed, aud wondered
ho hal never ,ifugh, Of riising bis book
Keepers SALARY before VI Zen o'clock
came, bcs'opa.i tohis deska and slid kindly
rs tits Now Years day, Stevenson,
thinF YOU bad better 20 home au hour ear
iiar than usual
John Stevenson Gladly avoiled himself
1' tho privilege. IT, found his wfe ciatcd
With JoAnuy'5 mission. The oycrc1at was
Toss ti1n half worn. and there were two
v.ryg1ol uulerc1at-, besides o,horclothcs.
q have been thinking, John she said.
ihat os Che ovcrcoat IS SO good, perhaps
you Dad botar take yourself, aud get one
Tor Johnny out o. the other coats
'ilat Will not be- necessary
q am going 60 buy new one'
Gut how viii you pay for it,
Then John Stevenson to,l her Of lis
good luef,ani howol her tlc huujrcl-d5i-
ir li.l ASIAN eamctof b. Ttoswas great
joy in The Tain little house chat night
The children held high carnival, and were
permitted TO 81. up two hours beyond thois
usual bedimc, pafching corn aud making
mo.a,e candy. ! doubt very much whcth-
or 100 hIr Green's own house Now Year,
night was celebrated as joyously, bat do
know that the merchant slept more com.
iorlab.y Tor The feeling chat awor,hy flmi-
Iy bad been made h'Ppy through DIS means.