Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-06-16


From ths time ho turned his mind to
the consideration Of his Affairs With more
earnesine,s than ever, aud made every
transaction with degree of prudence
snd foresight that seemed to guarantee
s1ccess in Whatever he attempted. A
deficient supply OF four caused him to
venture large shipment. The snle was
at remuneratiyo profit. but the faillrs
Of his consignees. before the psynent OF
his drafts FOR the proceeds, entirely pros.
trated him. SO hopeless did the merchan,
| consider his case. that he did not even
make an effort 10 get temporary aid in hi,
exh entity.
When the friend OF Mr. Winslow came
with the information that the house OF
Toledo e Co. had failed. the latter wa
searching about in his mind for The means
OF obtaining money 10 meet his accept.
ance. which fell due on that day. He had
partly fixed upon the resources from
which this money was 10 come. whom the
news oil his ill.fortunc arrived.
Yes; il was ruin. Mr.. Winslow saw
that in moment. and his hands fell
poweress by his side lIo made no fur.
Iher effort to raise the money; but. after
his mind had recovered little from its
first shock, ho left his warehouse and re-
tired 10 his home. 10 seek in its quiet the
Calmmcss and iorLitude OF which he stood
SO greatly in need. In this home were
his wife and two daughters, who oil their
lives had enjoyed The many external
comforts and clcgancics that wealth can
procure. The heart OF the father ached
Is his eyes rested on his children, and he
thought of The sad reverseS that awaited
them.
On entering his dwelling Mr.. Wirslow
sought the partner Of his life, and com.
munca;ed 10 her. without reserve, the
painful intelligence of his approaching
failure.
is it indeed so hopeless ?" she asked.
ioats filling her eyes.
lam utterly PROSTATE - was the reply,
in voice that was full of anguish. And,
in The bitterness of the moment. the un
fortunate merchant wrung his hands.
10 Mrs. Wiuslow the shock, 50 uncx-
pec,ed, was very severe; and it was some
time before her mimi, after her husbands
announcement, acquired any degree OF
calmuess.
About hall an hour after Mr.. Wiuslow's
return home. and while both his own
heart and that of his nlic were quivering
with pain. servant came and said that a
gentleman had called and wished to see
him.
"Who is it?7 asked the merchant.
Il did not understand his name" re
piled tue servant.
Mr.. Winslow forced as much external
composurc rs possible, aud then descend.
cd to The parlor.
"Mr. Davis" he said on entering.
"Mr. Wiuslow,' returned the visitor,
taking tho merchants hand aud grssping
it warmly.
As the two mon sat down together, the !
one addressed as ur. Davis said:
IL was sorry 10 learn. a little while
ago. that you will lose heavy by this
failure
Heavily. 1t has ruined me-" replied !
Mr.. Winslow.
Not 50 bad Us that. hopa ?" said Mr.
Davis.
Yes. Ii has renoved that last prop
tina. leaned on. Mr.. DAvis-Lho very !
last one-and new The worst must come !
to the worst. 1t is impossible Tor me TO
take up the fvc thousand OF returned !
drafts"
Five thousand. do you say. is tho
amosnt' ?"
Yes"
Mr.. Davis smiled encoura.ingly.
If that is all, said he, there is no dilli.
Gully in the way. | can easily get the
money
Mr.. Winslov staried. and a warm lush
went over his face.
Why didn't you como 10 me- asked
Mr. Davis, 'tAs moment YOU found your.
self in such dIhicuitys Surely and
his voice slightly trcmbled, surely you
did not think it possible for me to forget
the past. Do not owc you cverything'
and would not be one Of The basest Of
men if forgot my obligation If your
need be twice five thousand. aud it re-
Quired The division of my last sovereign
with you, not hair Of your head should
be injured. | did not know that it was
possible Tor you 10 get into an extremity
like this until heard it whispered little
wh.lo ago.
So unexpected a turn in his affairs
unnamed Mr.. Winslow. lie
covered his face and wcpt for some time
with the uncomfortable passion Of \ child.
'Ah! sir he said at length, in a broken
voice. Il did not expect this
You had a right to expect it, replied
the young man. Were to do less than
sustain you in any extremity not too great
for my ability, would be unweIlhy The
name OF man. Aud now, Mr.. Winsow,
let your heart be at rest. You need not
fall under this blow. Your drafts will
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