Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-02-06

crushing the spirit out of man, and
to use nv favorite expression, they cal
at once put themselves in the unfortu
nate ones place, and appreciate hi
difficulties, and are therefore always
ready to render assistance as far as the,
are able; and if Mr.. Merton had tn.
least idea of what and my family hat
to pass through, I think he would bt
willing to wait years for his money
rather than distress u.s."
With what emotion the stranger lis
tened may be imagined. A newsworlo
was being opened to him. He was
passing through an experience that had
never been his before, Shortly after the
conclusion Of the meal, he rose to take
his leave, thanking Mr.. and Mrs. Bish-
op for their kind hospitality. They in
vited him to stay all night, telling him
that he was welcome to what they had.
He thanked them and said, "I will
trespass on your kindness no longer, /
think can reach the next village be-
fore it gets dark, and be SO much furth-
er on my journey"
Mr.. Merton did not sleep much that
night. He lay awake thinking. He
had received o new revelation. The
poor had always been associated in his
mind with stupidity and ignorance.
and the first poor family he had visited
he had found far in advance in intelli-
gent sympathy and real politeness of
the exquisites and fashionable butter
flies of The day.
The next day boy called at the
cottage, and left package in q large
blue envelop, addressed to Mr.. Bishop.
Mrs. Bishop was very much alarmed
when she took it; for large blue envel-
opes were associated to her with law
and lawyers, and she thought it BODIED
no good. She put it away until her
husband came from his days work,
when she handed it to him.
He openedit In silence, reads its con-
tents, and said fervently. "Thank
heaven"
What il, John ?" inquired the anx-
ious wife.
"Good news" replied John, "such
news as I never hoped for, or even
dreamed of"
What is it-what is it? Tell me
quick-I want to hear if it is anything
good"
"Mr. Merton has cancelled the mort
gage. released me from debt, both the
interest and principal. and says any
time need any further assistance, if l
will let him know, I shall have it."
~ am so glad, it puts new life in me,
said the now happy wife. But what
can have come over Mr.. Merton?'
81 do not know. 1t seems strange
after the manner he talked to me yes
terday morning. I will 60 right over
to his Office and tell him how happy he
has made u.s."
He found Mr.. Merton in, and ex-
pressed to him his gratitude in glowing
terms.
What could have Induced you. he
asked, to show us so much kind.
ness p
"I followed your suggestion" said
Mr.. Merton, and put myself in your
place. ] expect that it would surprise
you very much to learn that the strange
traveller to whom you showed SO much
kindness was myself"
Indeed!' exclaimed Mr.. Bishop,
" can this be trueP How did you dis
gnise yourself so we'll ?"
&C. was not so much disguised afte'
all, but you could not very readily as
sociate Mr.. Merton the lawyer with O
poor, wayfaring manila! ha! hat
"Well, 1t Is a good joke" said Mr..
Bishop; good in more senses than one
1t has terminated very pleasantly fo,
me-" ~....
"I was surprised" said Mr.. Merton
at the broad and liberal views you ex.
pressed of men and their actions gen.
orally. I supposed I had greatly the
advantage over you in means, educa.
ton and culture; yet how oramped
and narrow-minded have been my
views beside yours! That wife ol
yours is an estimable woman, and thai
boy of yours will DO an honor to any
man. I tell you Bishop, you are rich
beyond what money can make you
You have treasures that gold will MOI
buy. ! tell you, you owe me no thanks
Somehow, I seemed to have lived years
since yesterday morning, I have go
into a new world. What I learned a
your house is worth more than yor
owe me, and ! am your debtor yet
Hereafter I shall take as my motto
Put yourelf in my place, aud try t.
regulate my actions by it,
si4
THE FAMINE IN NEBRAsKA. Death from
starvation for the actual want of food
within eighteen hours travel of Chi
cago, and inthe heart of the grain-grow
ing region Of the country is something
that should attract the attention of thu
public. Gen. Ord, commanding tn,
! Department of the Platte. and who i,