Middletown transcript., 1871-10-21
Sclett Storp.
Two Ways Of Bearing Trouble.


1t was a cold, dismal evening Ia No.
vcnbcr, that two laborcrs might have been
seen vending their way along the streets
Of large manufacturing town.
Slowly they proceeded, with detected
countcnances, not exchanging word until
the one whom we shall cali Smith, halted
before neat little house aud uulatchc !.
the gate. Then there was eueh a look yI
utter misery and despair cleaning from,
his ey"s that bis companion murmured,
We must trust in God. Smith"
The words we're unhccded, and his
companion passed on. while Smith enter
cd the house.
A tall. durk.cyed woman was fitting
about, getting supper. She gaxed up as
he entered. cxclaiming " You are late
to. night"
ies." ho articulated gloomily, and
going to tho cradle he took up the six
weeks old baby, aud sorrowfully pressed
it To his heart.
Il do wish you would put thu, child
down and get ready for supper" exclaim-
ed bis wife, after enduring his gloo,niuess
Tor some time.
He slowly obeyed. and then seated him.
self ai the table. with a doep sigh,
- What in the world 10 the matter with
you tonight :" she asked, as she sat down
opposite him.
His voice trcmbled as he replied. u
suppose you might as well know 6rst as
last. | have been discharged
There !" exclaimed his wife. quickly,
pushing back her chair. Just What l
might have expected! I'd like to know
what We arc going to do now Winter
coming on aud all. I declare. Smith you
will torture me to death !"
81 am very sorry, Lydia. but canno,
help it,"
Sorry. No you are not sorry ut all.
Yon would just as leave see your wife and
children starve as not. It's roihing in
the world but your poor managing"
Lydia. you are cruel. Instead Of
helping me to to endure my grsat trouble,
which is bearing me down TO the very
earth. you make it ten times harder for
inc to bear. was not the only ono dis.
charged. There was Jim Havley. and
ever so many others. business 10 duh :"
She mimicked after him. always an
excuse for 4 worthless man. To think
that you should be discharged now. just as
our rent is due; ; and then wc ara out nf
wood; and look at my shoes. won't you !.
my feet almost on tue ground. ! wish l
had never married you" aud dark look
accompanied the last word,. Tho poor
husband now covered his face With his
hands and groauod aloud. This seemed
to encourage his wife to 20 on; for she
uttered words more and more bitter, until
1t last. almost in . stase Of frensy. the
wresched man rushed from the house to
tho tavern, and there sopsht 10 bury his
thoughts Of the past aud future iu The rum
cup.
In the meantime, James Hawlcy, bic
companion in labor, cutsrsd his home With
. very sad countcnancs. But befote he
had stepped over the threshold, . loving
psir Of arms we're thrown around his neck
aud . pair Of sweet lips were prrascd to
his. HIe returned the salu,atiou sadly.
and then inquired for tho baby.
"Shc 10 sleeping swestly in her cradle.
She has bean Z perfect little darling all
day. Supper 10 waiting; 90 make hss,s.
Here 10 warm water ssd towel. Are you
not later than usual tonight"
Yes, Mary. and ! bring bad news 10
you"
:. Bad nevs!" she exclaimed. turuiss
pale a.. for the 6rst time. she noticed that
something was wrong.
Yes; l vas discharged tonight. snd
I do not know % cas est anything 70 do
bstore spring. Business il % dull."
:" Il that alll" asked bic Wiz With 1
Sigh Of relief. II theaghs Il vas ssae-
thing tsrsibls. tie way yos Looked"
And h Il not terrible enough Z What
sill become Of us this vintss, II I % out
NJ employment r
:. The sams 0oa Who fbods Ne sias.
rou6 sad slsthso ~ 1lllise. h ~ ~,
IN ~ ~ = euots, 6oos 5sueo."