Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-19

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provide the means for approaching pay.
menls. don't want partner rs far as
the business itself is concerned. don't
like partnerships; they are almost al
ways accompanied with annoyances or
danger. 1t was the money was after;
not the man."
the money would come dearly ut the
price OF the man, il YOU took Mr. Law
renee for your partner. At least that is
my opinion. But | am glad to hear you
say, Aaron. that you are in no immediate
danger. May not the storm be weather
cd by rceling sail, rs the sailors say?"
by reducing expenses ?n
Yes"
Mr.. Little shook his head
Don't say no too quickly" replied his
vile. ''Lrt us go over the whole matter
at home and at the store. Suppose one
or two thousand pounds were saved in
the year, what difference would tha,
/ make ~
"Oh. it that were possible. which it is
not. it would make vast difference in
the long run, but would hardly meet the
difficulties HAT are approaching"
Suppose YOU had five hundred pounds
within the next two months. beyond
what your business will give you ?"
That su would make all safe Tor the
two months But where is the five hun.
dred pounds to come from. Betsy.
"Dcsperatc diseases require desperate
remedies" replied The brave little wo-
man in rcsolule way. "Tm not afraid
ot the red dag"
/ 'Lcl us sell off our furniture al auc-
lion, and put the money in your business.
/ Ii won't bring less than five hundred
pounds. and it may bring more. My
piano alone is worth nearly hundred.
We can board for year or two. and
when yon get all right again return 20
/ housekeeping.
I'VE wont try that yet, Betsy" said
Mr. Little,
But something must be done. The
disease is threatening. and my first pre-
/ scription will arrest its violence. have
something more to propose. 1t comes TO
my mind this instant; after breaking up
Ne will 90 to mothers. You know she
never wanted us TO leave there. 1t won't
cost Us much over half what il does now,
taking rent into the account. We will
pay sister Annie something TO take tie
care of little Eddie and Lizzie through
the day. and will go into your ware.
house rs chief clerk
Betsy, you're crazy ~
Not bit ot it, Aaron, but n sensible
woman, rs YOU will find before you're u
year older, ii you'll let me have my way.
| don't like that fIobson, and never did,
rs YOU know. don't believe he's fair
man. Let me take his place, and you
will make n clear gain of three hundred
pounds n year, and. maybe, us much
more"
81 can't think of it. Betsey Let us
wait awhile"
You must think of il, and we won't
wait awhile" replied the resolue wife.
What is right to be done is best done
quickly. Is there no safety in my plan p
Yes, ] think there is, but"
Then let us adopt it at once, and
throw all butts overheard, or" and sho
looked at him little mschicvously,
perhaps yon would rather have some
talk with Mr.. Lawrence, first"
Hang Mr.. Lawrence /" CALCULATED
Aaron Little.
Very well there being no help in
Mr.. Lawrence. we will 90 to work to
help ourselves. Self help. I've heard it
said, is always the best help, and most 10
be depended OH. We may know our
selves and trust ourselves, and that is
great deal more than wo can say about
other people. When shall we have the
sale ?"
"Not so fast, Betsy, not so fast.
haven't agreed to the sale yet That
would be sure 10 make certain loss
Furniture sold at auction never realizes
above half its cost"
at would be certain gain, Aaron, if
it saved you from bankruptcy with which
as understand it, you are threatened"
81 think" said Aaron. "we may get on
without that. like the idea OF your
coming into my warehouse and taking
Hobson's place. All the money from re.
tail sale passes through his hands, and he
has it in his power to rob me seriously.
I've not felt altogether easy in regard to
him of late. Why, l can hardly tell.
I've seen nothing wrong. But, if you
take his place, three hundred pounds will
be saved certainly"
"Bui if | have my house to keep"
Mrs. Little answered to this, chow can
| help you at the warehouse? The first
thing in order is to get the house off my
hands"
Don't you think that Annie could be
induced to come and live with us for
few months until we try this new expert
ment ?"
"But the money, Aaron; the money
this furniture would bring That's what
I'm looking after. You want money
now"