The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-06-01

lied to some extent; but has all that
wrought compensation for the pain of
this day OF reckoning 7"
Poor Mrs. jacobs was silent. Sadly
she was repenting of her part in the
folly they had committed.
The time came Tor supper, but neither
husband nor wife could much more than
taste food. That bill for hundred and
twenty dollars had taken away their
appelites. The night that followed
brought to neither Of them very re.
ireshing slumber; and in the morning
they awoke sober minded, and little
inclined for conversation. But one
thought was in the mind of fJacobs-the
bill of Edwards; aud one feeling in the
mind OF his wiic-self reproach for her
part in the work OF embarrassment.
What will you do 2" said Mrs. Jacobs,
IN voice that was unsteady, looking
into her husbands face with glttering
eyes, as she laid her hand upon his
arm, causing him to pause us he was
about leaving the house.
I'm sure don't know" replied the
young man gloomily. IL shall have to
see Edwards, | suppose, and ask him to
wait. But I'm sure I'd rather take a
horse-whipping. Good credit! He'll
sing different song now"
For moment or two longer the hus,
band and wife stood looking at each
other; then, as each sighed heavily, the
former turned away and left the house
His road to business was past the store
Of Mr.. Edwards but now he avoided
the street in which he lived, and went
u whole block out Of his way to do SO.
"How am to pay this bill?" mur.
INJURED the unhappy jacobs, pausing in
his work for the twentieth time, as he
sat at his desk, aud giving his mind up
to troubled thoughts.
just at this moment the senior part.
ner 10 the establishment came up and
stood beside him.
well, my young friend" said he,
kindly, show are you getting along 7"
jacobs tried to smile aud look cheer.
full, as he replied
pretty well, sir" But his voice
had in it touch Of dependency.
e LET me see, remarked the employer
after a pause; your regular year is up
to day, is it not p
"Yes, sir" replied Jacobs, his heart
sinking more heavily in his bosom, for
the question suggested discharge from
the place, business having been dull for
some time
IL was looking at your account yester.
day." resumed the employer, "and find
that it is drawn up close. Have you
nothing ahead 7"
"Not dollar, l am sorry to say," re.
sumed jacobs. Living is expensive,
and | have six mouths to feed"
That beiug the case" said the en-
ploycr, "as you have been faithful to US,
and your services are valuable, we must
add something to your salary. You
now receive sevec hundred dollars ?"
"Yes, sir"
ave will call it eight hundred and
fifty"
A sudden light flashed into the face
of the unhappy clerk, seeing which the
employer, already blessed in blessing
another, added:
"Aud it shall be for the last as well
as for the coming year. | will fill YOU
out check for one hundred aud fifty
dollars as the balance due you up to
this day."
The feelings of Jacobs were too much
agitated to trust himself with oral
thanks, as he received the check, which
the employer Immediately filled up; but
his countenance fully expressed his
grateful emot ions.
A little while afterwards the young
mau entered the store of Edwards who
met him with smiling face.
"l'ye come to settle your BILL" said
jacobs.
I" You nced't have troubled yourself
about that" replied the storekeeper,
although money is always acceptable" !"
The money was paid and the bill re-
ccipfed, when Edwards, rubbing his
hands, an action peculiar to him when
in happy frame of mind, said:
"And now, what shall | show your"
/" Nothing" was the young man
grave reply.
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