Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-04-15
Yes, but he has just come in, and don t
think he can see you, was the supercilious

| think he can see you, was the superclllous
reply.
city, and l have just come from the store.
l think he will see me if you mention this
| to him.
Every well, you can come in.
Edward was lett standing In the hall,
while Mr. Hubbard was sought by the
servant.
..'Welll" he said inquiringly, ''has any
thing happened?"
NO. sir, said Edward, ''but I picked
up this bill near your desk, and l suppose
you must have dropped it. thought | had
better bring it here directly.
''You have done well, said Mr. Hub
bard, land will remember it. Honesty is
a very valuable quality in boy just COM
mencing business career. Hereafter
shall have perfect confidence in your hon
esty.
Edward was gratifed by his assurance,
yet as the door closed behind him, and he
walked out into the street, the thought of
his sister sick at home again turned upon
him and he thought regretfully how much
good could have been done with ten dollars
Not that he regretted that be had been hon
est. There was satisfaction in doing right,
but think my readers win understand his
feelings without explanation.
Mrs. Jones brought some toast to her
daughters bedside, but Mary motioned it
away. Il thank you for taking the trouble
to make it, mother, but | don't think
could possibly eat it, y she said.
us there any thing you could relish,
MaryY'
No." she said, hesitatingly, nothing
that we can get.
Mrs. Jones sighed-a Sigh which Edward
echoed.
1t was with heavy heart that Edward
started to the warehouse the next morning.
He had never felt the cravings for wealth
that now took possession of him.
He set about his duties as usual About
two hours after he had arrived at the ware
house Mr. Hubbard entered He did not
at first appear to notice Edward, but in about
half an hour summoned him to the office,
which was partitioned off from the remain
der of the spacious rooms in which goods
were stored.
He smiled pleasantly as Edward entered
''fell me frankly, did you not feel an i'm
pulse to keep the bill which you found last
night? p
81 hope you won't be offended with me,
Mr.. Hubbard, said Edward, ''if | say |
did,"
Tell me all about it, said Mr.. Hub
bard, with interest. What was it that
withheld you? [ should never have known
anything about it
Il new that" said Edward.
Then what withheld you from tax
ing it?"
First | will tell you what tempted me, y
said Edward MY mother and sister are
obliged to depend upon sewing for a living,
and we live but poorly at best. But fort
night since Mary became sick and since that
we have,had hard time. Marys appetite
is poor, and she does not relish food, but we
are not able to get anything better. When
picked up that bill could nothelp think
ing how much l could buy with it for her. "
''And yet you did not take it ?'
'sNo, sir, it would have been wrong, and
could not have looked you In the face at
ter it.
Edward spoke in tones of modest coll
fdence.
Mr. Hubbard went to his desk and wrote
a check
How much do l pay you now p he
Fifty dollars year,, said Edward.
'Henceforth your duties shall be increas-
ed, and will pay you two hundred. Will
that please yeu?"
''Two hundred dollars year p exclaimed
Edward, his eyes sparkling with delight.
Yes, and at the end of the year that will
be increased, if, as have no doubt you will,
you continue to merit my confidence.
''Oh, sir how can | thank you? said
Edward.
by preserving your integrity. As pre-
sumo you are In present need of money,
will pay you one quarter in advance. Here
is check for fifty dollars which you can get
Al ln i l,-. .1a,
can have the rest of the day to yourself.
Edward flew to the bank, and with his
sudden riches hastened to the market, where
he purchased a supply of provisions such as
he knew would be welcome at home, and
then made haste to announce his good
fortune.
A weight seemed to fall off the hearts of
the mother and daughter as they heard his
hurried story, and Mrs. Jones thanked God
for bestowing upon her son those good prin-
ciples which had brought this great relief.
And Mr. Hubbard slept none the worse
that night that at slight pecuniary sacri
ice he had done a kind action, confirmed a
boy in his integrity and, gladdened strug-
ling family. IF there were more employers
as considerate as he, there would be fewer
dishonest clerks
SELF EDUcATIoN.-Horace Greely gives
the poor boy the following excellent maxims,
rs rounds of the ladder to honorable position
and wealth
l. Stock your mind with practical and
lseful knowledge of things around you es-
oecialy such as may essentially aid you in |
your adopted calling.
2. Acquire as early as practicable such a |
Ealing, but none other than useful and
one.
8. Resolve not to be rover where you
nave stuck your stake, always stand by it.
4. Comprehend that there is work almost |
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