Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-02
THE SALAD-kING.

AMONG the refugees, who at the time OF
the first French Revolution sought an asy-
lum in foreign countries, there was a
Young nobleman from the South of France,
named Henri dAlbignac. He had been
left orphan at an early age, and his only
inheritance was little domain that I'M
der the most favorable circumstances,
Welded him q yearly income of perhaps
two thousand francs, which was little
more than he required for his current eX-
penses.
When, therefore, one dark, rainy day,
he arrived in London the sum total OF his
ready money amounted to little more than
five thousand francs With this sum,
small Us it was, had he any knowledge or
trade, or a thorough education, he might
have earned at least Il modest livelihood;
but he had received only a common
school education, and as tor his knOwl-
edge of agriculture it was very inferior
to that of the English farmer of the time
Besides, he was accustomed to lead an
easy life, and had luxurious habits; 1t
was no wonder that, before the end OF the
year, his funds were exhausted.
One morning, as he sat, IN no pleasant
frame of mind, thinking over his condi
ton, his landlord, an avaricious buck
ser, who even surpassed the majority OF
his uncultured countrymen in inciyility,
entered the room. AT first he glanced III
QuiSitively about the apartment, and then
he fixed his eye upon his ledger with a
dsdaintul smile, nodding three or four
times significantly, as he said:
It's plain enough to be seen, NJ. DIAL
bgnac, that your affairs are in a pretty
bad fix, and, if might be allowed word
concerning them, should say they will
not be better till you make up your mind
to put your shoulder earnestly to the
wheeln
Il doubt whether that would improve
them much" replied the young French
man; i know of nothing that would ma
lerially better my condition but one or
TWO hundred pounds sterling"
Just so. Money is what you need,
That | know very WELL" returned the
buckster; land as for working, you feel
yourself above it, while you have not wit
enough to make money in any other
ways
Sir" cried the young nobleman,
have you come to insult me?"
Come, come" replied Cornhlll
there is no need of crying out so loud
u Will not help matters any. Do you
know that you already owe me five
pounds?"
on will get your money" replied
Henri; Il have thus far in life always
palu all just claims against me, and you
are one OF the last persons whom / should
mink OF honoring by remaining their
shall he very glad; but when does
your honor think can touch the money!"
AS soon as my affairs are in better
con lition," said D'Albignac, modestly.
And till then you propose TO continue
oh increasing your debt, suppose re-
Nrned the huckster. "No, no, to that |
cannot consent"
think the best thing can do is to
lf'Fe your house at once,' said D'Albig
mac, sprlnging to his feet and Selling his
Aal there are other people in the world
besides you, and better, TOO, | trust"
Tut. tut! sit down again and let us
1t.h like two sensible men," demonstrated
lae huCkster 3" You shall see that
mean well with you"
curious to know in what way his land
.2Eas interest in him would manifest it
seti, henri sat down and looked him full
ln the face
need 9 trustworthy man to drive
luna and serve my customers with vege
@o.eS, Cornhill began. VIII you b.
thar MANI"
VIII What? are you mad?" cried
z Albtgnac, in doubt whether he heard
right
What else can you do? Nothing, tina
ean sec, replied the huckster, shrug
ms shoulders. Think it over !
VIII give You till tomorrow evening t
& 1~l1er Ityou refuse, you need expect
.aln- more from me. And what vol
. ao then in this big city, withou
sends aDl without means. Heaven only
a.1"s Besides, | shall expect you t,
..t @e before you leave my house"