The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-04-01
TnE STORY OF THE SALAD KING.

Among the refugees who, at the
time of the French revolution,
sought an asylum in foreign coun-
tries, there was young nobleman
from the south Of France, named
Henri d. Albignac. He had been
left an orphan at an early age. and
his onl Y inheritance was d little do
main that, under the most favora Lle
circumstances, yielded him yearly
income of perhaps two thousad francs
which was little more than he re-
quired for his current expenses.
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 as it
was, had he any knowledge of trade
or a thorough education, he might
have earned at least a modest liveli-
hood; but he had received only n
common school education, and as for
his knowledge 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 it was no won
der, therefore, that, before the end of
the year, bis funds were exhausted.
One morning as be sat, in no
pleasant frame ofmind, thinking over
his condition, his landlord, anavari-
cious huckster, who even surpassed
the majority of his uncultured coun-
tryman in incivility, entered the
room. At first he glanced inquisit-
lively about the apartment, and then
he fixed his eyes upon his lodger with
u disdainful smile, nodding three or
four times Significantly, as he said.
'1t's plain enough to be seen, NJ.
d. Albignac, that your affairs are in
a pretty bad fix, and, if | might be
allowed a word concerning them, |
should say they will not be better
till you make up your mind to put
your shoulder earnestly to the
wheel"
II doubt whether that would i'm
prove them much" replied the young
Frenchman; IL know of nothing that
would materially better my condi-
tion but one or two hundred pounds
sterling
Just SO. Money Is what you
need"
THAT | know very weli," returned
Ihe huckster, "and as for working,
on feel yourself above it, while
you have not wit enough to make
money in any other way"
Sir" cried the young nobleman
"have you come TO insult me?"
"Come, come" replied Cornhill,
there is no need of crying out so
loud; it will not help matters any.
Do you know that you already owe
me five pounds p,
"You will get the money" replied
Henri, II have thus far in life ALWAYS
paid all just claims against me, and
you are one of the last persons whom
shout think of honorins by remain
ing their debtor"
II shall he very glad but when
does your honor think can touch the
?7
"As soon as my affairs are in
better condition." said D'Albignac
"And till then you propose to con-
Iinue on increasing your debt, / |
suppose Z" returned the huckster.
'Ob, no, to that | cannot con-
sent"
al think the best thing / can do |
IS to leave your house at once" said |
D'Albignac, springing to his feet and !
'eizing his hat: there are other peo-
pie in the world besides YOU, and |
better too, trust"
"Tut! tut sit down again and let
as talk like two sensible men," re-
the buckstcr. "You shall |
see that l mean well with |
you"
Curious to know in what way his
andlord's interest in him would man
fest itself, Henri sat down and |
ooked him full in the face.
IL need trustworthy man to
lrive round and serve my customers
with vegetables" Cornhill began.
will you be that man ?t
"Will WHAT are ven mad? ?n
.ried D'Albignae. in doubt whether
ne heard Alright.
What else can | do Nothing,
hat ! can see," replied the huck-
'ter, Struggling his shoulders.
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