The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-08-03


utcs after her departure Herriot came
in, and after some words of apolog,
paid the bill.
"Run anl got this bill changed -
said the Shoemaker to his boy, the mo
ment his customer had departed.
Now said he, as soon as the
change was placed in his hands. "tak,
two dollars to Mrs Loc, and three tc
Mr.. Weaver, across tho street Tel
Mr. Weaver tia, am obliged to hin
for having loaned 1t to mo this morn
ing; and sorry that hadn't as much
in the house when he seut for il au
hour ago
81 wish had it, Mrs. Eilcy, but
assure you | have not said Mr.. Wea-
yer, the tailor 81 paid out tho last
dollar just before you came In. Bi,
call in tomorrow, and you shall have
the money to certainty"
"But what am 10 do to o.day g? |
havc not cent to bless myself with
and owe 80 mlch at tho groccr's
where deal that he won't trust me
Tor anything more"
The tailor looked troubled and the
woman fingered Jast at this moment
the shoemaker's boy entered.
Here are thre, dollars Mr.. Grant
borrowed Of you this morning. said
the lad "hc says he's sorry ho hadn't
the money when you sent for it a
while ago.
How the faces of both the tailor and
the needlewoman frightened instantly
as if Il CLEAN Of sunshine had pcnetra.
ted the room
Here is just the money | owe you,
said the form,r, in cheerful voice,
aud he handed the woman the three
dollars he had received. A moment
after he was alone, bnt with the glad
face Of tho poor woman whose need
he had been ablc TO supply distinct
begore him.
OF the thrco dollars received by the
nccdlewoman, two went to the grocer
on account of her debt to him half a
dollar was paid to an old needy col.
ored woman who had earned ii by
scrubbing, and was waiting for Mrs.
Elley's return from tho tailors to get
her dues, aud thus bo able to provide
IN evenings and mornings meal for
herself and children; Tho other half
was paid to tho baker when he called
toward evening to leave the accus,
toned loaf. Thus the poor necdle-
woman had been abe to discharge
three debts, and at the same time re-
establish her credit with tho grocer
and baker, from whom came the largest
portion Of food consumed 10 her little
family.
And now let US follow Mrs. Lee. On
her arrival home, empty handed, from
tho shoemaker who owed her two
dollars for work, she found young
girl, in whose pale face wero marks OF
suffering and care, awaiting her return.
The girls c0untenanco frightened rs
she came, but there was no answering
brightness in the couutenancs Of Mrs
Leo, who Immediately said, IL am
sorry, Harriet, but Mr.. Grant put me
off until tomorrow. lie said he hadn't
q dollar in the house"
Tho girls disappointment was very
great. for the smile she had forced into
life instantly faded, and was succeeded
by look of deep distress.
DO you want tho money very bad
ly ?" asked Mrs. Lee, in a low, half
.choked voice, for the sudden cha nge
in the girls manner had affected her
"Oh! yes, man, very badly. l left
Mary wrapped up 10 my thick shawl,
aud blanket wrapped all around her
feet to keep then warm but she was
caqghlug dreadful from tho cold Of ftho
room.
Haven't you fire ?" asked Mrs.
Lee, in a quick, surprised tone.
"We have no coal. 1t was to buy
coal wanted the money"
Mrs. Lee struck her hands together
and an expression of pain was about
passing her lips, when the shoemaker's
boy came 10.
Here are two dollars. Mr.. Grant
sent them"
"God bless Mr.. Grantw This excla.
nation from Mrs. Lee was involuntary.
On the part of Harriet, to whom
81, was due, a gush of silent tears
mai ked the effect this timely supply
Of mouey produced. She received her
portion. and without trusting her
voice with words, hurried away TO
supply the pressing wants Of home.