The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-01-25
GOING DOWN HILL.
From the Household for January

From the Household for January
THAT looks bad" exclaimed Farmer
White, with an expressive shake of the
head, As he passed neglected garden and
broken down fence, in one of his daily
walks.
"Bad enough" was the reply of his com
panion.
Ncighbor Thompson appears to be run
ming down hill very fast l can remember
when every thing around his place was
trim and tidy" He always appeared to
be = steady, industrious man." rejoined the
second speaker. ~ have pair of boot,
on my feet at this moment of his make,
and they have done me good service
II have generally employed him for my
SELF and family" was the reply, land l
must confess that he is q good workman;
but nevertheless, believe shall step into
Jack Smith this morning, and order a
pair of boots of which l stand in need. |
nways make it a rule never to patronize
those who appear to be running behind
hand. There is generally some risk in
helping those who won't help themselves. -
every true; and as my wife desired me
10 look a. pair of shoes for her this morn
ing, will follow your example and call
upon Smith. He is no great favorite of
mine ysE IL sei as g ua ar ow
the world" answered the farmer, " and l
am willing to give him lift. But have
an errand at the butchers. / will not de-
tain you"
At the butchers they met the neighbor
who was the subject Of their previous con
vcrsation. He certainly presented rather a
shappy appearance and his choice of meat
here was the observation of farmer White.
After passing remarks, the poor shoemaker
took his departure, and the butcher opened
his account book with an anxious air, say
ing as he charged the bit of meat:
IL believe it is time neighbor Thompson
Gnd / come to settlement. Short accounts
make long friends
No time to lose, should say" replied
tho farmer.
"1ndeed have you heard of any trouble,
nsighbor White:"
"No, have heard nothing, but man
Mas the use of his eyes, you know; and !
never trust any one with money who is ev-
identity going down hill"
"Qnite right; and | will send in my bill
Sins evening. have only delayed on ac-
count of the sickness the poor man has had
In the family all winter. | suppose he must
have run behind little, but still | must
take care of number one"
"Speaking of Thompson, are you?" OBJ
served bystander, who appeared to take
an interest In the observation. Going
down HILL is he? | must look out for my
self, then. He owes me quite a snug sum
for leather. | did intend to give him an
other months credit but on the whole |
gress the money will be safer in my own
pocket"
Here the four worthless separated, each
with his mind filled with the affairs of
nsighbor Thompson, the probability that
he was going down hill, aud the best way
70 give him push.
In another part Of the village similar
scenes we're passing.
81 declare" exclaimed Mrs. Bennett the
drsssmaker, to favorite assistant, as she
hastily withdrew her head from the window,
whence she had been gazing on the passers
BY, If there is not Mrs. Thompson, the
shosmakers wife, coming up the steps with
sparcel in her hand. She wants me to do
her work, but | think it would be a ven
turs. Every one says they are running
down hill, and it is chance if | ever get
my pay"
"She has always paid us promptly,
was the reply.
"True; but that was in the days of her
prosperity. can not afford to run any
risk"
The entrance of Mrs. Thompson, pre-
vented any further conversation.
She was evidently surprised at the rerus-
81 OF Mrs. Bennett to do any work for her
but ss great pressure of business was plead.
Cd ~ an excuse, there was nothing to be
said, and she soon took her leave
Another application proved equally un.
successful. 1t was strange how busy the
village dressmakers had suddenly become
On the way home, the poor shoe maker,
wife met the teacher of small school il
the neighbOrhood, where two of her chill
dren attended.
An MIS- thompson, 1 am glad &c
&c you,' was the salutation. Il was abou
calling at your house. Would it be con
venient TO settle our account this after
noons'
"Our account was the surprised re
ply. Surely the term has net yet ex
pired." -~
"Only half of it, but my present rule i:
10 collect my money at any time. Ii is s
plan which many teachers have adopted Of
late"
~ was not aware that there had been any
change in your rules, and have made ar
fangements to meet your bill at the usua
time. fear that it will not be in my DOW.
e 70 do 30 sooner"
The countenance Of the teacher showed
great disappointment, and as he passed on
IN different direction he muttered TO him.
self: ef1r+
"Juss g expected; shall never see
ee0t Esesybody says they are going
down hill. | must get rid of the children
soans way. Perhaps ! NAV get pair Of
sAess " two in payment Of the half Quar-