Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-29
WHAT FIVE DOlLARs PAID.

"Mr. Herrtot was sitting IN his oiiice one day
when lAd entered and handed him small sliT
of paper. 1t was . bill OF five dollars, due to biz
shoemaker, a poor man, who lived in the next
square:
1t isn't convenient to-day"
The boy retired.
Nov Mf Hsrriot had : ave dollar bill in hia
pocket, buthe felt as II he couldn't part with IL.
acting from this impulse, he had sent the boy
away. Very still sat Mr.. Herriot for the next
fve minutes. Yet his thoughts were busy. He
was not altogether satisfied with himself. The
money as soon as earned. He was not unadvised
At almost wish had sent the five dollars, "
said Mr. Herriot ct length, half audibly. He
wants IL worse than do"
He mused still farther.
1.-The fact Is" he at length exclaimed, start
ing up, " Its Grantsimoney, and not mine ; and
what is more, he shall have it,"
50 saying, Herriot took up his hat and left the
"Did you get the money, Charles ?" said
Grant, as the boy entered the shop. There was
good deal of earnestness in the shoemaker 3
tones
"No, nr." replied the lad.
Didn't get the money!"
"WssnT Mr.. Herriot in ?"
Eyes sir but he said it was not conv venient
"Oh, dear, Tn sorry ?" came from the shoe.
maker, in depressed voice."
woman was sitting In Grants shop when the
boy came in she had now arisen and was lean
ing on the counter; look of disappointment
was in her face
at can't be helped. Mrs. Lee" said Grant
81 was sure of getting the money from him. He
never disappointed me before. Gall in to-mor-
row, and I'll try and have It for YOU"
The woman looked troubled as well as disap-
pointed. Slowly she turned away and left the
shop A few minutes after her departure, Her
iof faav in and altar words OF ADOlOgv
Run and get this bill changed" said the shoe
maker to his boy, the moment this customer had
Now" said he, as soon "a the change was
placed In hie hands, ''take two dollars TO Mrs.
Lee, and three to MIR. Weaver, across the street.
Tell Mr. Weaver that am obliged to him for
having loaned it to me this morning, and sorry
that hadn't ss much in the house when he sent
for 1t an hour ago."
II wish had it, Mrs. Edeleth, but assure
you 1 have not" said Mr.. Weaver, the tailor.
II paid out the last dollar just before you came
in. But call in tomorrow, and you shall have
the money to q certainty"
"But what am to do to-day2 have not .
cent to bless myself with, and owe 80 much at
the grOeers where deal, that he won't trust me
for anything more"
The tailor looked troubled, and the woman
fingered. Just at this moment the shoemakers
'Here are three dollars Mr.. Grant borrowed
of you this morning." said the lad. HE says
he's sorry he didn't have it when you sent Tor IL
awhile ago"
How the faces of both the tailor and the nee
dlewomAn frightened instantly, as II CLEAN OF
sunshine had penetrated into the room.
Here 10 just the money owe you, " said the
former in 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.
or the three dollars received by the needie-
mt NN hnE
debt, with him half WAS paid to an old needy
colored woman, who had earned 1t by scrubblng,
and who was waiting for Mrs. Weavers return
from the tailor's to get her dues, and thus De
able to provide an evenings and morning
meal for herself and children. The other half
dollar was paid to the baker when he called in
the evening to leave the accustomed loaf. inns,
the poor needlewoman had been enabled to dis
charge four debts, and at the same time re-es-
tablish her credit withthe grocer and baker, from
whom came the largest portion OF food consumed
in her little family.
rival at home, empty handed, from the shoemak-
er,.who owed her two dollars for work, 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 in
the countenance of Mrs. Lee, who Immediately
said, " am sorry, Harriet. but Mr.. Grant put
me off until tomorrow. He said he hadn't
dollar in the house."
The 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 the money very badly ?" asked
Mrs. Lee, in low, half choked voice, for the
sudden change in the girls manner had affected
her.
"Ohl yes ma'am very badly. left Mary
wrapped up in my thick shawl, and blanket
wound all round her feet to keep them warm.
but she was coughing dreadful from the cold Of
the ROOM"
''Havn't you a irei" asked Mrs. Lee, in
quick, surprised tone.
I'VE nave no coal. 1t was to buy coal want
ed the money"
Mrs. Lee struck her hands together, and an
expression of,pain. was about passing her lips,
when the shoemakers boy came in.
"Here are two dollars. Mr.. Grant sent them"
"God bless Mr.. Grant !" This exclamation
from Mrs Lee was involuntary.
On the part of Harriet. to whom one dollar
was due, gush Of silent tears marked the effecf
this timely supply Of money produced. She re-
ceived her portion, and without trusting her voice
with words, hurried away to supply the pressing
wants of home.
few doors from the residence of Mrs. Lee
lived man who some months before had De-
come involved in trouble with an evil-dlsposed
person, and had been forced to defend himself
by means Of the law.
He had employed Mr.. Herriot to do what was
requisite in the case, for which service the charge
was five dollars. The bill had been rendered
few days before, and the man, who was poor,
felt very anxious to pay it. He had the money
all naue up 10 Wltnln uoliar. 1nat uohei hie
Lee owed him, and she had promised to give 1t
TO him during this dvy. For hours he had wait
ed, expecting her to come in; but now had
nearly given her up. There was another little
bill OF three dollars which had been sent in to
him, and he had just concluded to go pay that
when Mrs. Lee called with tine balance Of the
money-one dollar which she had received
frem the shoemaker, Mr.. Grant.
Half an hour later, and the pocket-kook OF
Mr.. Herriot was no longer empty. His client
had called and paid his bill. The five dollars
had come back TO him