The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-09-07

luG SIO0L2SSAGI Was d S~AAO 11O0Nt-
ed his money as soon as earned. He was
not unadFised of this fact.
Il almost wish had sent the s., said
Mr.. Herriot at length, half audibly. "He
wants it worse than do"
He unused still farther
"The fact is" he at length exclaimed,
starting up, :" it's Grants money, and not
mine; and what is more, he shall have it"
So saying, Reriot took zap his hat and
left the Office.
sDid you get the money, Charles" said
Grant, as the boy entered the shop. There
was a good deal of earnestness in the shoe
makers tones.
Ono, sir" replied the lad.
Didn't get the money "
emo, sir"
Wasn't Mr. Eerriot in ;"
&c Yes sir; but he said it was not con
venient to day."
"Oh, dear, Tn sorry, came from the
shoemaker, in a depressed voice.
A woman was sitting in Grants shop
when the boy came in; she had now arts
en-, and was leaning on the counter; a
look of disappointment was in her face.
1T can't be helped, Mrs. Lee" said
Grant 81 was sure Of getting the money
from him. He never disappointed me.
before. Call in tomorrow and I'll try
to have it for you"
The woman looked troubled as we'll as
disappointed. Slowly she turned away
and left the shop. A few minutes after
her departure HerriOt came in, and after
some words Of apology paid the bill.
Run and get this bill changed" said
the shoemaker to his boy, the moment his
customer had departed.
CHOW" said he, as soon as the change
was placed in his hands, " take two dol
lars to Mrs Lee and three to Mr. Weaver
across the street Tell Mr. Weaver that I
am much obliged to him for having loan
ed it to me this morning, and sorry that I
hadn't as much in the house when he sent
for it an hour ago"
Ct wish I had it, Mrs Edeleh, but l
assure you I have not" said Mr.. Weaver,
the tailor. I paid out the last dollar
Just before you came in. But call IN to-
morrow, and you shall have the money to
q certainty"
"But what an I to do to-day? I have
not a cent to bless myself with, and 1 owe
so much at the grocers where [ deal that
he won't trust me any more"
woman fingered Just ~ this moment
the shoemaker's boy entered.
Here are three dollars Mr.. Grant Dor
rowed of you this morning" said the lad.
"He says he's sorry he hadn't the money
when you sent for it a while ago"
How the faces OF both the tailor and
needlewoman frightened instantly, IS if
q CLEAN of sunshine had penetrated the
room. @n@
"Here is just the money I owe you,"
said tbe former. in a cheerful voice, and
he handed the woman the three
dollars he had received. A moment
after he was alone, but with the glad face
of the poor woman whose need he had
been able to supply distinct before him.
Of the three dollars received by the
needle woman, two went to the grocer ON
account of her debt 10 him; halt was paid
to an old needy colOred woman who had
earned it by scrubbing, and who was
waiting for Mrs. Weaver's return from the
tailor's to get her dues, and thus be able
to provide an evenings and morning s
meal FIR herself and children The other
half dollar was paid to the baker when
he called toward evening to leave the ac-
customed loaf Thus the poor needle
woman had been able to discharge four
debts, and at the same time re-establish
her credit with the grocer and baker, from
whom came the largest portion of food
consumed in her family. m
And now let us follow Mrs. Lee. On
her arrival at home, empty handed, from
the shoemaker, who owed her two dollars
forwork, she found young girl, in whose
pale face were marks of suffering and care
awaiting her return.
The girls countenance frightened as
she came in, but there was no answering
brightness ia the countenance ofMrs Lee
who immediately said, am sorry, Har-
riet, but Mr., Grant put me off till to NOR
row. He said he hadnta dollar in the
house."
The girls disappointment was very
great, for the smile she had forced into
life instantly faded, and was succeeded by
q look Of deep distress.
"Do you want the money verybadly
asked Mrs Lee in low, half choked
voice, for the sudden change in the girls
manner had affected her.
ooh yes, Ea' am, very badly. | lef
Mary wrapped up in my thick shawl, anG
blanket wound all around her feet t.
keep them warm; but she was coughing
dreadful from the cold of the room.'
Haven't you fire ?" asked Mrs Lee
in quick, surprised tone
We have no coal. It was to buy Goa
] wanted the money" se
Mrs. Lee struck her hands together ant
an expression Of pain was about passing
over her lips, when the shoemaker's DO,
came in. N@m .#
"Here are two dollars. Mr. Grant sen
them" ao sM WsG n q