The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-04-14
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Charles Lennox and William Neville
were clerks in large dry-goJds store be-
longing to William Winter. They were
both young, and near the same age; both
very good looking, $50 the young ladies
thought, and both had proven themselves
TO be honest, faithful and efficient clerks.
They were nearly equal in point of educa-
ton, but Charles prided himself on his SUI
periority to William, when viewed from
the financial standpoint. Not that Char
lie, as he was Familiarity called bv his ac-
qusintance, could be considered one OF the
rich men of Louisville, for he was far from
being in position TO merit that distinc-
ton. But, in truth, he possessed a few
thousands, which had come into his pock-
cts by inheritance, while his brother clerk,
Will Neville, could count but very few
hundreds of his own There was one point,
however, in Wills favor While Charlie 8
thousands were decreasing willie humid
reds were increasing. Charlie regarded
money as something with which to buy
fine clothes, fine drinks. cigars, and various
other expensive and harmful luxuries,
while Will regarded it as an instrument
TO be used iD the attainment OF more sub.
rsobNAoA BtCoc1ANcf luOuBul IL ROOu
policy to lay up something for rainy day
He depended on his own exeriions for sue
cess in life, having been bereft of father
and mother when bow. Nothing Of con
sequence had come to him from his faith,
er's estate; but by perseverance and indus
try, he had gained for himselfthe honors
OF graduate OF the first college in Ken
lucky.
At the commencement of our story
Will had been in the employment of Mr..
Winter two years, and Charlie three. Du,
ring all that time they had been as part
OF the family OF their employer, and had
always been on the best OF terms with each
other. Mr.. Winter had always treated
both with equal kindness, and casual oh
server could not have told which of his
clerks was his favorite; but by slight va.
riatlons Of the voice, or different expires.
SONS Of the countenance, it could be seer
that Mr.. Winter regarded Charlie as be.
longing to higher grade of society thar
Will could lay claim to. He gagged hi:
affection towards them by the money the,
had, and thus Charlie had the advantag %
OF Will Although Mr.. Winter secret,
claimed Charlie as his favorite, be &C,
knowledged to himself that Will was the
most useful, and the best qualified for bu.
siness, of the two. When he wished ad.
vice in regard to the management of the
store, Wills opinion was considered to b,
OF importance, and he would take no i'm.
portant step without first consulting him
We now come to the main part Of oul
story. Mr.. Winters daughter was as
beautiful as the city could boast of. No
only so, but she was as good as she wa.
beautlfpl,, Her name was Laura. And
both the young clerks devotedly loved her
Charlie loved her aswe love those of whom
we consider ourselves the equal in socia
standing. Willloved her, almost worship
ped her, as being so far above him tina
he felt himself guilty of presumption.
Not that he felt himself any the less
man for not being rich, but he knew tn,
standard by which men were general,
but unjustly measured Neither of then
had as yet spoken oflove to Laura, excep
by looks and actions, but Charlie ha,
asked and received permission of Mr.
Winter to win her if he could. He ais
received the assurance Of Mr.. Winters in
nuence In his behalf, provided that Lauri
could not be won otherwise.
And Charlie thought himself likely Il
need some influence in his behalf, for h
was not so dull Of comprehension as no
10 see that Will was Laura's favorite. not
outstanding the value that others NIGH
put upon money. This knowledge CAV
him some uneasiness, but be knew Of moth,