The Van Buren press., 1869-07-20
MISCELLANY.
Job Quiglev's Lesson.
By JUDGE CLADK

:" Beg pardon, Sir; but you've dropped
your pocket book"
Job Quigley clapped both hands on his
pantaloons pockets, and thrust them both
in.
"N-no, l haven't he stammcred ex-
citedly, as his dexter first rcappeared
with the article in question tight in his
grasp; but, confound it, if you didn t
trighten me-
Il thought this might be yours" said
the first speaker,a serious-lo ookiug young
man in secondhand mourning, with
Grape on his hat, and dilapidatcd car
pet-bag in his hand
his eye fell on plethorc-loo ooking wallet,
which the stranger stood ready to deliver
had he said the word, or rather had he
not said it so quickly.
IL Was almost certain it was yours, v
the serious young man resumed, 81 saw
it Just after you had passed, and such
things are not apt to lie long here
u tell you it amt mine," Job surlily
growled, out Of huHor with himself, and
of course with everybody else.
ITS a serious loss to somebody
unused the other, as he opened the peck
et.book and displayed roll OF green
backs with figures on the corners that
made his listeners eyes water.
"Well, you're in luck anyhow" tho
latter curtly answered, and Vas. about 10
pass on.
"Of course, ] must cndcavor to fad
the true owner" answered the other;
"but it happens, most unfortunately, thal
am Just setting out in answer to dis
tant summons to the bedside OF dying
mother (IIc WINGED his eyes very hard,
but his grief was too deep for tears.
Mastering his emotion, he continued
II feel, however, rs though | could
confdc in you. You have the appearance
Of an honest man besides, had you been
otherwise, you would certainly have
claimed this property as your own
"Of course l would" was the grul
response, followed by the mental query
"Why the deuce didn't l y ~,
"If | trust you with this treasure, will
you give me your solemn promise TO
spare no efforts to discover the owner I?
"Eh 7 whati' exclaimed job, prick
ing up his ears, and checking. with a jerk
his movement Of departure.
"lf place the money in your hands
for must leave it with somebody, vii
YOU pledge me your word to keep it safe
ly, and restore it, as soou rs practicable
TO the person to whom it belongs
Certainly" answered Job, temperint
bis language to avoid giving offence t'
the young mans feelings
"Of course, for the return o, sum SC
considerable, handsome reward Will b'
given; and while should have asked no
thing for myself, should have ielt just
fed nevertheless in accepting a reason
able gratuity to be distributed among tn
many objects of charity daily falling il
my way.
preacher, Isuppose ?" Job yenturc'
to inquire.
Travelling missionary" replied th'
serious young man meditatlvely adding
"On the whole, | think it no NOR
than fair, to insist, as n condition OF IN
trusting to another tho performance OF
duty to bo so literally rewarded, upon re
cciving some portion OF that reward y
advance. As already intimatcd, see
nothing for myself, but | do not feet
liberty to forego an opportunity, s.
providcntially cast in my way. OF addinI
to my little stock for the relief OF the dis
tresses Of Others
"How much might you be willin t
take ?" was the caution: inquiry.
IL think fifty dollars would not DO un
reasonable" =.
,Lookce here, stranger. and JOB
voice became as persuasive rs when II
stood behind his own counter at Debbys
= Vile" the fact is, ] haven't got BIT
n twenty dollars about me I've deposte
: the rest of my money with the landior
!. where I'm stoppin', aud that's a len
|, shot from here" =,
. The sum you name is nothing
~ dunno; twenty dollars will 60
good ways in charity matters