Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-01-22

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not pay their quarters rent. Ihad or
ders to turn them into the street. did
not do it."
But-but the rent was paid"
"You permitted me to give them a
few days' grace you permitted this, on
nv promising to see that the rent was
paid. Ysu are right, sir-it was paid I;
the next quarters rent was also paid.
At present they cannot pay. Knowing
the condition of the family, cannot
follow your instructions.
"WeIl." said Mr.. Lambert, harden
ing himself, :" / have rules with regard
to nv tenants, which cannot be broken.
I have rules with regard to persons In
nv employ, which nothing can induce
me to break. Justice is my motto. 1t
is a good one shall stand by 1t. :.
mercy is better one, sometimes,
replied Charles, softly. "Justice is ad-
mirable in all-but mercy in the power
ful is godlike."
Thus Mr.. Lambert parted with his
faithful clerk. Another took the place
of Charles Burchard, and the latter was
without situation.
About the first business MI. Carroll,
the new clerk, attended to concerned
the poor family in No. %.
"They vacate the premises immedi-
ately." he said to Mr.. Lambert. But
there is something mysterious about
that family they made illusions to
Yourself which was unable to under
stand.
"To me!'
eyes, sir; they spoke of your kind
ness to them"
| envy kindness T.
Mr.. Lambert colored.
"The man is fine-looking, intellect
ual person, with thin cheeks, a broad,
pale forehead, and bright, expressive
eyes. He has been for year or two at
work on some mechanical invention,
which he believes is to be of vast benefit
to manufactures.
SCI have heard Mr.. Burchard speak
of that" replied Mr.. Lambert. "But
what did these people say of me"
"That they had been indebted to you
for numerous favors-"
"Favors I"
eyes, sir-at work at his invention,
which of course can afford him no in
come until completed-Mr. Ward has
not been able to do much toward the
support of his family. Mrs. Ward, as
said, is an invalid. Their only child
"a daughter of about eighteen, and a
girl of some accOmplishments-has
done considerable toward their sup
port
CT have heard all this from Mr..
Burchard. What did they say of nae?'
THAT in these circumstances they
have received benefits from you, for
which they are very grateful.
cit is a mere taunt-insolent irony,
muttered Mr.. Lambert.
81 assure you, sir, there were tears
in the poor woman's eyes when she said
it I; she was sincere"
Humph p
"They appreciated these favors so
much the more" said Mr.. Carroll,
I" from the fact that, as Mr.. Wards in
vention is a secret. and as all his instru-
ments and contrivances have been IN
the house, it would have been a sore
disadvantage to be obliged to move.
His invention is now on the eve of COM
pletion, and he is firm in the hope of
being able to pay with interest all your
benefits"
Mn. Lambert was greatly perplexed
by this inexpicable conversation of his
clerk but he concealed his feelings,
and leaving Mr.. Carroll to believe he
was a man who did great deal of good
in a quiet way, went himself to make an
attempt to explore the mystery, by Wis
iting No. %.
He found the Wards making prepara-
tons to vacate the premises. To a
beautiful girl, with a handkerchief over
her head, who was carrying small arti-
cles of furniture to the hall, he made
known his wish to see Mr.. Ward.
This gentleman was engaged in pack
ing up his machinery but soon coming
out of his private room and locking the
door behind him, he appeared before
Mr.. Lambert. AS these two individu-
ais had never met, the landlord was
obliged to introduce himself.
81 feel highly honored-I am thank
said Mr.. Ward, with emotion.
CT understand" said Mr.. Lambert.
90 that you have been at work on an i'm
portant mechanical invention"
ssYes, sir, and am happy to inform
you it is completed the model has gone
to Washington / have used all the
money could scrape together to pay
the expenses of the patent right; but
sir, manufacturing company are ready
to negotiate with me for my machine,
and in a very short time I shall be able
to pay all my debts. :"
Mr.. Lambert had hitherto regarded
his tenant as visionary. He did not
look like one. The thought struck Mr..
Lambert that he might, after all, be
able to pay his rent.
ct have concluded that i might as
well permit you to stay here a short
time longer-although l am myself
pressed for money" he said with 8
thoughtful air.
"My dear sir" exclaimed Mr.. Ward
"this is favor / had no right to ex.
pect, Notwithstanding all you have done
for us but am sinderely grateful. fol
all your kindness to me. We are going
into miserable house, where we die
not anticipate residing more than two
or three weeks, or until find my funds
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