Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-10-13

US. We didn't think much of him,
Judging from his appearance. But
he has proved himself to be intelligent,
competent and useful. In fact, ne is,
to-day, the most capable clerk in our
establishment. What are his antece-
dents ?"
"All right so far as | know" was
answered.
1m glad to hear it. We were
talking only yesterday about his ad-
vancement."
Before going away, Mr.. Ellis said
to the young man--"T'm at the Man
sion House, room No. IA, Mr.. Byram
where [ shall be pleased to see you
this evening" The clerk promised to
call, and kept his word, although he
had no particular drawing toward Mr.
Ellis.
"How has it been with you since
leaving P--?" inquired the latter
Things have not gone very smooth
ly. 1t is always difficult, at first, for
stranger to make his way in any
community" was answered.
why did you leave our city ?" If
Mr.. Ellis had reflected a moment he
would not have asked that question,
for the reply might be anything but
agreeable. But the query came to his
lips, and he gave it utterance. The
color deepened in Byram'S face, and
there was some hesitation, approach.
ing to embarrassment, in his manner.
Il have never been able to answer
that question clearly to my own salts
faction said the young man. "My
way was smooth my sky was bright
| was faithful to my employer, and
was using my income for another's
good rather than my own. Suddenly
my way became obstructed, and my
sky dark. Why? how ? were myster-
les. There is a riddle in connection
with this matter that | have not been
able to solve. But | suppose all will
come out right in the end. | have
faith in Providence"
why do you say riddle ?" inquir
ed Mr.. Ellis, who wished to look
deeper into the young mans mind.
a just remarked" said Byram, a
have faith in Providence. 1t was nc
blind chance that obstructed my patti
! am sure of that"
You know" remarked Mr.. Ellis
that Mrs. EStell died soon after you
left the city"
"Yes, | heard of that" His voice
dropped to a mournlul tone. Then
with quickening interest, he said
You knew her ?'
My wife did"
"Ah! What became of her child
I H9ggild 9ggid5 Peysrm rmlye mlyea4G8at,ln a4Ga8at,n,. oarvo Ior a.
one of my own children"
Light flashed over the young man,
face. He caught Mr.. Ellis hand anC
grasped it with a prolonged pressure
"To remain ?"
"To remain" was answered.
at is coming clear begin to see it.
See what ?" asked Mr.. Ellis, grow
ing more and more interested in tn,
young mans state of mind.
THE ways of Providence. | hat
a good place with Mr.. Lyon, in P
| had his confidence; he was advanc
ing me. But, in what seemed an evi
hour, some one accused me to hin
falsely; revived an old slander tina
circumstances had disproved; ard
was cast adritt upon the world. Tha
was. perhaps, the darkest period of m,
life. But light is breaking in, and
see the way by which | have come, t.
be safer way than the one from
which | was so suddenly turned aside
My enemy thrust at me, and thought
perhaps, that he had wounded me t.
the death. But his spear-point scarce
/ ly penetrated the skin. For a tim
| was under cloud, and it was bes
for me; but, while was in darkness
light fell warmly upon another life
When my hand failed, God gave othe
help"
"Why was it best for you ?" aske'
Mr.. Ellis. He was searching afte
ease to a troubled mind.
"Best, because in the position he'll
with Mr.. Lyon were certain tempta
tions that might have proved to
strong for me- We all have a wea
side, you know."
Then your enemy was made t
serve you, instead Of hurting you,
said Mr.. Ellis.
ayes. and that is one of the wor
derful things in Providence. Go
permits no evil to befall US that ma
not be overruled for good. This trut
have long acknowledged in thought
but, until now have not seen it clearl
in the things of life. A veil seem
lifted from my mind. [ am as one e
evated to a higher position, fror
, which all things are seen in truer rt
lations."
"But what of him who, either thought
: lessly or from ill-will, tried to injur
you, but was not permitted to touch
: vital part? Of him who meditatin
!, evil, became in the hands of Prov
l dence minister of good ?"
!. $50 far as evil was meditated," r,
5 piled the young man, "the hurt wa
with him. 1t must needs be that O
s fences come, but woe to him by whol
/ they come My inner life was prote'
}. ted; no injury, but what is self-inAic
ed, can reach that. If | am true t
r right principles, shall dwell in saft
A. l.. IL