The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-04-03


dislike to part with you so. We hav'
always agreed until this time"
"Six months ago." replied Charlie
Burchard, "this family, No. %, coulc
not pay their quarters rent. had or
ders to turn them out in the street.
did not do it,"
But~but the rent was paid
you permitted me to give them Z
few days grace; you permitted this on
my promising to sec that the rent wa'
paid. You are right, sir-it was paid
the next quarters rent was also paid. Al
present they cannot pay. Knowing the
condition of the family, | cannot follow
your instructions.
"Wcll," said Mr.. Lambert, hardening
himself, 81 have rules with regard tc
tenants, which cannot be broken.
have rules with regard to persons in my
employ, which nothing can induce me 70
break. Justice Is my motto. Ii is a
good one shall stand b, it,"
MERcy is better one, sometimes,
replied Charlie. softly. Justice is ad-
mirable IN all-but mercy in the power
full i. godlier.'
Thus Mr.. Lambert parted with hi,
faithful clerk. Another took the place
Of Charles Burchnnl. and the latter was
without situation.
About the first business Mr.. Carroll.
the new clerk. attended to, concerned the
poor family in No. %.
They vacate the premises immediate
ly," he said to Mr.. Lambert, "but there
is something mysterious about that tam
lily; they made nllusions to yourself,
which was not in the least able to un-
dcrstand."
"To me
"les, sir; they spoke Of your kind.
ncss To them
MY kindness" Mr.. Lambert col
ored.
THE man is a fne-lcoking, intellect
usl person, with thin cheeks, broad,
pale forehead, and bright, expressive
eyes. lie ha. been for year or two al
work on some mechanical invention,
which. he says. is to be of vast benefit
To manufacturers.
Il have heard Mr.. Burchard speak OF
that, replied Mr.. Lambert. But what
did these people say Of mer"
That they had been indebted to you
for favors-"
"Favors."
"Yes, sir-at work at his invention,
which of course can afford him no in.
come until completed--Mr. W. has no,
been able to do much toward the sup
port of his family. Mrs. W., said,
was an Invalid. Their only child-a
daughter Of about eighteen, and girl OF
accomplishments has done considerable
toward their support
ii have heard nll this from Mr.. Bur
chard. What did they say Of mel'
That in these circumstances they
have received benefits from you. for
which they are very grateful"
ut is n mere taunt--only insolent
irony" mutioied Mr.. Lambert.
II assure you, sir, there were tears in
tie poor woman's eyes when she said it (;
she was sincere"
"Humph!"
They appreciate these favors much
more" said Mr.. Carroll, "from the fact
that, as Mr.. Wards invention is a Sc
cret, and all his instruments and con-
trivrnces have been in the house, it
would BE- sore disadvantage to be
obliged 10 move. His invention is now
ON the eve OF completion. aud he is firm
in the hope Of being able topay with in
terest all your benefits"
Mr.. Lambert WIS greatly perplexed
by thi. inexplicable conversation with
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. %.
lie found the Wards making prepara-
tions to vacate the premises. To u beau
tiful girl. with a handkerchief over her
head, who was carrying small articles of
furniture to the hall, he made known his
wish 10 see Mr.. Ward,
This gentleman was engaged in pack
ing up his machinery; but soon coming
Dut of his private room and locking the
door behind him, he appeared before NJ.
Lambert. As these two individuals had
never met, the landlord was obliged to
himself.
IL feel highly honored-l am thank
ful for this il dication of Kindness" said
Mr.. Ward with emotion.
81 understand" said Mr.. Lambert,
that you have been at work on an i'm
portant mechanical invention"
YES, sir, and l am happy to inform
you that is completed the model has
gone TO Washington. | used all the
money could scrape together to pay
the expenses of the patent right; but, sir,
a manufacturing company is ready to
negotiate with me fer the machine, and
in very shor; time | shall be able to