The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1874-12-31
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iishlns real uames
let us saf that Mf Beverly was q mer-
chant atslthy, respected and Infgental
do.ue business large eaguRh TO satisfy
The ambition 81 the As,arA or o Bily
GRAY. Previous to the fen fwoop of the
Sire etud iu Boston, bis store reared its
gigantic front on Franklin Street, and
muHituliuous aHd bulky were The bales
and boxes tbat found dally transit to and
from tie busy mart
lu Mr Beverlys employ were three
elerks-George Acton, Phillip Lewis,aud
Clarence Bugbee-w who entered 10 lea.n
The mercantile business, and had given
promise Of proficiency The fact that
thty bad been retained in the house a
wear or more, was positive proof to those
who knew Mr. Beverly, THAI they were
of industrious, steady habits aud youths
OF promlse.
At Bis home Mr Beverly bad among
his children a daughter-Florence by
uame-who often came TO the store, and
whom Che clerks had met at her fathers
house These clerks would be gay and
gallant towards Florence. The feelings
they entertained for her were nearly akin
TO worship. III their hearls they adored
her aiar of, giving her respectful altcn-
tion, and prizna her smile Of recognition
a. priceless boon.
10 far ri The family connections Of
these three Young men were concerned
they were all honorable, respected people
but none OF them wealthy. Mr., Beverly
was not wont to see his trusted servants
among those who had been reared IN ease
aud luxury.
Ona certain occasion Mr.. Beverly was
heard 10 remark that he had rather give
bis dnl bter IA marriage 10 a poor man
in purse and npright heart. than 10 the
possessor of millions whose manhood
was tainted In the least degree
This remark came to the knowledye of
the clerks. ana IL is' not surprising shat
thew iherupon experienced wild and
brilliant dreams, in which most slupend-
ON. and dazzling castles were constructed
in the air.
A. time nassed thev became more and
more familiar with Florence's sweet smile
and were admitted to a deproe Of friend
shin. which proved. AZ least, that She did
not despise them.
Al length came the devasljpq fire Of
the ninth of November. I-pon viewing
The scene Of desolation and calculating
the chances and necessities Of business
Mr.. Beverlv resolved that he wonl,l NOT
immediately seek new quarters for The
continuance Of his trade. He had no
need and didn't care 10 do n. so,be se-
cured an office where he could meet and
consult with his correspondents, and set.
Tie outstanding accounts, in pursuance Of
which onIy the services Of his secretary
and two book Keepers were required.
The three clerks were summoned in
the merchants urescuce. he told them
what he had concluded to do. and why
he had SO concluded, aud he advised that
they should find some other employment
until he was ready TO start again.
will rebuild as soon as possible. he
said. and then your old places will be
open to you. In the mean time if you
are hard pushed do not hesitate TO come
for assistance.
Within two weeks from that time both
Phillip Lewis, and Clarence Bugbee call
ed upon Mr.. Beverly aud asked him for
a loan of "a hundred dollars each. They
had been unable to find employment and
were in arrears for board. The merchant
kindly gave them the money, and with il
a little latherly advice touching care nnd
economy.
One day after this, as Phillip aud Clar-
euca were walking down the blackened
track which had once been Franklin st.,
they saw a young mau, ia a guernsey
noek working az windle-, OF derrick
amid The ruin. OF the old store. whom
they thought they recognized.
They crossed over and found it to be
lhe,l fellow clerk, George Acton. They
were a.touished and scandalized.
la mercy's name, Ge-rge, what doe.
this mcauf II is only au escapede of
yoursy
No, answered Acton, wipiug the sweat
from his brow. am fairly aud honestly
at WORK, aud earn two dollars day.
which is better than loafng.
Heaven, cried PhiIip Lewis. with a