Weekly Trinity journal., 1873-06-28

never do to go on in this way"
A little di,composed by her interview
with the teacher, Mrs Thompson stcppvd d
into neiehboring grocery to purchase
some tiiang article Of family neeesssries.
u have little account against yon
Win it be convenient for Mr.. Thompson
to settle it this evening 7" asked the po
lite shoplleeper, as he produced the de
sired articles.
80 Is it the usual time for settling ?''
was again the surprised and anxious in.
quiry.
We'll, no, not exactly, but money is
very tight just now, and l am anxious to
get all that is due me. In the future l
intend to keep short accounts. There is
the little bill il you would like to see it,
l will call around this evening. 1t is but
a small affair"
Thirty dollars is no small sum to us
just now" thought Mrs. Thompson, as
she thoughtiully pursued her way toward
home.
1t seems strange that all these pay
ments must be met just now, while we
are struggling to recover from the heavy
expense OF Winter. cannot understand
it,"
Her perplexity was increased by finding
her husba with two bills in his hand
and countenance expressive of anxiety
and concern.
LOOK, Mary" he said as she entered,
here are two unexpected calls for mon
ey; one from the doctor, aud the other
from the dealer in leather, from whom l
purchased my stock. They are both ur-
gent for immediate payment, although
they have always been willing to wait n
few months until could make arrange
ments TO meet their claims. But mistor-
tune never comes singly, and il man
gets little behind hand, trouble seems
to pour in upon him."
Just so," replied the wife. "The
neighbors think we are going down hill,
and every one is ready to give US push.
Here are two more bills for you-one
from the grocer and one from the teacher"
Reply was prevented by knock mt the
door, and the appearance Of II lad who
presented neatly folded paper, and dis
appeared.
THE butchers account as | live p
exclaimed the astonshed shoemaker. -
What is to be done, Mary? So much
to be paid out, and very little coming in;
tor some of my best customers have lett
me, although my work has always given
satisfaction. If | only could have as
much employment rs usual, and the usual
credit allowed me, | could satisfy these
claims; but to meet them now is impossi-
bile, and the acknowledgment of my ina
biIity would send us ON the downward
path"
We must do our best and trust in
Providence" was the consoing remnrh
Of his wife, AS second knock aroused
the fear that another claimant was about
to appear.
But the benevolent countcnance oi
Uncle joshua, II rare, but welcome visit
or, presented itself. Seating himself in a
comfortable chair that Mary FASTENED to
hand him, he said in his eccentric but
friendly manner:
Well, good folks, l understand the
world does not go on rs well with you ~
formerly. What is the trouble ?"
There need be no trouble" VA, th,
'eply, eli men would not try to add 10
the afillclion which the Almighty decmr
to be necessary for us. We met with
sickness and misfortune, which we Gu
deavored to bear with patience. All
would go well il those around us were
not determined to push us in the down.
ward path"
But there lies the difficulty, friend
Thompson. This is II selfish world. Ev-
e'ybody, or at least minority, care only
for mum ber one. II they see poor neigh.
Dor going down bill, their first thought is
whether it will affect their own interests.
and provided they can secure themselves,
they care not how soon he goes to the
bottom. The only way is to keep up mp
pearances. Show no signs of going be-
hind hand, and all will go well with you"
Very true, Uncle Joshua, but how is
this to be done? Bills which | did not
expect to be called upon to meet for the
next three months are pouring in upon
me. Ny best customers are leaving me
for more fortunate rival. In short,
am on the brink Of ruin, and naught but
a miracle can save me-"
"A miracle which is very easily wrought
then, ] imagine, my good friend. What
is the amount of your debts which press
50 heavily upon you aud how soon in the
common course Of common events, could
you discharge them ?"
"They do not exceed one hundred dol
lars" replied the shoemaker, "and with
my usual run OF work, l could make it
all right in three or four months"
We will say six" was the answer.
81 will advance you one hundred dollars
for six months. Pay every cent you
owe, and with the rest make some addi
ton to your house or shop, and put ev-
eryihng about the grounds in its usual
neat order. Try this plan for few weeks
and we will see wnat an effect it has upon
our worthy neighbors. No, no; never
mind thanking me. am only trying
little experiment on human nature.
know you of old, and have no doubt the
money is safe in your hands"
Weeks passed away. The advice OF
Uncle Joshua had been strictly followed,