The weekly North-Carolina standard., 1869-05-05
SELECTEsDzt FL STORY.
che as,erfltaat's & GIerk.


prosperous and rapidly growing American
city, some fewye rs since: rolie 5i.i9
To ACCOUNTANTS THE SERVICES
of an accomplished and competent person
is desired by the cadvertiser, in his counting
house, to take charge of the books and
correspondence, of a fnurlshing business.
Liberal salary and permanent position is
offered to one with the proper credentials
and qualifications. Address, etc, ETC.,
A hundred candidates for this promising
place, with the " liberal salary contingent,
presented themselves at the establishment
of Mr.. c., and among the host of com
petitors there came modestly attired per.
son who more than the Others seemed, at
first sight, acceptable to the proprietor. al
The address of this applicant was quiet
and pleasant. His whole appearance was
that of an earnest well-disposeG youth, who
who was deslrous to get on in the world,
and he expressed willingness to devote
himself assiduously to his, employers best
interests-for he was stranger in the town,
and had no membranes to interfere with
his time .
He brought with him and presented to
Mr.. c. few brief letters of commenda-
tion from persons residing at the eastward
and exhibited draft for a limited sum up
on responsible banking house in the town.
His story was simple and straightforward,
and his manners were altogether prepossess-
ing. He wrote a fair, bold, business hand,
his credentials proved satisfactory to the
not over-cautious Mr.. C---and he was en-
gagged as book keeper and correspondent of
the establishment without delay.
Earnest Maywood-for thus the applicant
signed his name-proved model clerk.
He must have been some thirty years of age
when he entered the employ of Mr.. C..
He might have been five years younger, per-
haps He had plaiuly reaped the expert
ence of forty, at least, for he was cunning in
accounts, and his knowledge of the ramifca-
tions ofdebt and credit was extraordinary.
In matters of business generally, he proved
himself an apt proficient, too; while, as a
commercial correspondent, he was grace
full and accomplished, both in text and
style. vs,s.. as,....,4 a.
His varied qualifications were quickly
brought into requlsitions, and his employer
very soon came to esteem him for his uni
form accuracy in mercantile matters, as well
as for the every; day goodness of character
that marked his continually upright and
honest course Of conduct. 'i '''- . ,h'4-
MIR. OA-h had daughter, his only child,
who had become the solace of his advancing
years, Iand an whom was crntred all his
social hopes subsequently, to her mothers
death, (which event occurred a few wears
previous to the time when Maywood en-
tered his establishment. The father thought
he saw-iin1the character of his new clerks
business qualities most desirable, aud he be-
Iieved- him to be a man of integrity and
honest worth; and at the end of twelve
month he secretly determined upon bringing
about an intimacy between Earnest and his
daughter, with view to making him his
partner in trade at the fitting moment and
subsequently,, if possible, to uniting his
daughter with him in marriage. if75 .Ja-.
haywood had once or twice been the
guest OF his employer at dinner, where he
had been introduced to the fair and agreea-
BILE Miss G---,and an evening or two had
been passedby him at her fathers house !;
but nothing occurred to offer the parent
any hope that his employee had been af-
tected in any wise by his daughters charms.
In spite of the young lady's attractions and
her continued attentions, backed by the
earnest efforts of the parent, haywood was
simply polite and courteous. but cold and
reserved and retiring always, during his
greatly unwilling visits at his employees
hospitable residence
And thus the months passed quietly by.
haywood continued on in the same pled-
ding. indefatigable, untiring round ofduty,
always at his post, ever devoted TO lis
masters interests, and more than satisfying
the expectations of the thriving Mr.. c.
who was fortunate indeed, in The selection
ne mad made In his new confidential clerk.
Earnest Z said his employer to him one
morning, q voluntarily increased YOU
salary, twelvemonth since, because yor
merlted il, though you did not mention thu
SUBJECT yourself, .-7 Two years ago to-day
you commenced service with me. Tht
palancesheet exhibits handsome prof
upon the last years business, to which re
suit Yen have largely contributed, directl,
ana lndirectiy- lnow propose to offer vol
an interest IN the business, and from this
date, II you agree to it, you shall become
partner with me, upon equal terms.n
The offer was a liberal one. The incom
derivab.e from such share of the nrofit
would have qnintupled Maywood,s earnings
On the part of his employer, it was tn
opening wedge for his future plan of MARI,
ing hisa daughter we'll and to his m,nd
Did Earnest comprehend this scheme
Were. his affections priorly fixed in anothe
direction? Had he no ambitions lonrino
or hopes3. His decisions declinationss
instantly, but frankly and kindly eiyel
astounded the generous Mr. c.. {6a
Haywood said he was content as he wa,
His salary was ample, and was a fu
equivalent foftiis humble services, He di
not desireit increased. He had no use ft
more money than his place now yelde
him. He had no wish to incur addition