Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-06-15

ne scene vanished and gradually an
other formed itself upon the surface of
the mirror.
1t was a small room, neatly, but not
expensively, furnished. There were two
occupants man of middle age, and
youth of a bright, intellectual counte-
nance, which, at present, seemed over
spread with an air of detection.
I Mr.. Hathaway, to his surprise, recog-
nized in the gentleman, Mark Audley,a a
fellow merchant, and, formerly, intimate
friend, who, but few months before,
had failed in business and, too honora-
bic to defraud his creditors, had given
up all his property. Since his failure
he had been reduced to accept clerk
ship.
81 an sorry, Arthur said he to his
son, Every sorry. that | could not carry
out my intention of entering you at col
lege. | know your tastes have always
led you to think of a professional career
but my sudden change of circumstances
has placed it out of my power to crafty
you. 1t is best for you to accept the
situation which has been offered you,
and enter Mr.. Bellamy's store. 1t is
very fair situation, and will suit you as
we'll as any,
81 believe you are right, sill" said
Arthur, respectfully, .'though it will be
hard to resign the hopes that [ have so
long cherished. [ met Henry Fulham
to-day. He was in my class at school,
and is toenter college next fall i could
not help envying him. How soon will
Mr.. Belhmy wish me to enter his store ?''
''Day after tomorrow, I believe
that is, With the beginning of the year,
New Years Day being considered hol-
iday"
"Very we'll ; you may tell him that l
will come at that time"
The scene vanished as before, change
passed over the surface of the mirror.
Again the merchant looked, and, to his
surprise, beheld the interior of his own
store. A faint light was burning, by
the light of which a young man, whom
he recognized as Frank Durell, one of
his own clerks, was reading a letter, the
contents Of which seemed to agitate him
powerfully.
The scene was brought so near that
I hn could. without difficulty, trace the
lines, written in delicate female hand
as follows
tsMY DEAR Son You are not, prob
ably, expecting to hear from me at this
time Alas that [ should have such
an occasion to write. At the time of
your fathers death, it was supposed that
by the sacrifice of everything, we had
succeeded in liquidating all his debts.
Even this consolation is now denied US.
[ received call from Mr.. Perry this
morning, who presented, for immediate
payment, note, given by your father,
for fifty dollars. Immediate payment
How. with a salary barely sufficient to
[ support US, can you meet such charge
Can any way be devised ? Mr.. Perry
threatens, if the money is not forthcom-
ing, to seize our furniture | do not
: know that you can do anything to retard
7 it but have thought it right to ac-
[ quaint you with this new calamity.
"Your afectionate mother
MARY DURELL."
The young man laid down the letter
! with an air of depression.
81 scarcely know how to provide for
this new contingency" said he, medita,
lively. My salary is small and it re-
quires the strictest economy to meet my
expenses. | might ask for an advance
but Mr.. Hathaway is particular on that
point, and should but court refusal
But to have my mothers furniture tax
en- from the house-the whole amount
would hardly cover the debt. There is
one resource but, alas that I should
ever think of resorting to it. [ could
take the money from the till, and return
it when I am able But, shall / evel
, be able ? 1t would be no more nor les
than robbery. At all events.I will no
do it tonight. Who knows but some
thing may turn up to help US ?"
The young man blew out the lamp
! and left the store The picture faded.
: 81 will show you another picture
l somewhat different from the others i
y will be the last" said the stranger.
The next scene represented the interi
or of bakers shop. The baker;
- coarse featured man, with hard, un
i prepossessing aspeet-was waiting on
L woman, thinly clad in garments mort
= suitable for June than December. Sh
. was purchasing two loaves of bread ant
II few crackers. There was another Gus
: toner waiting his turn. 1t was gen
{ tleman, with pleasant smile on his face
MAKE haste, said the baker, rudely
e to the woman who was searching for he
'' money to pay for her purchases 81 ca
&c not stop all day and here's gentle
l. man that you keep waiting
20. never mind me am in no hur
u ry, !" the gentleman said.
IS Il am afraid, said the woman, in a
&c alarmed tone, "that have lost my mon
ey. had it here in my pocket but
Is oone -