Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-03-01

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unlmpeachable name said Mr.. Thornton
% Yes said Leslie and actually the ban
l. whose customer he had been for that time
o anu whose business he had extended, woul
not lend him penny
~ Here Rawlins In his business chsracte
quite different from his man OF societ
e one) struck in.
d Quite right Of the bank quoth he, sharp
~ business is business, not sentimental
: ity.' - -
= Then said Leslie. 'ifRoy!ston had beer
i concerned at all with your frm-with tn,
best credit
we should have refused his paper now
certainly said Rawins. briskly
Mr.. thornton grew pale, and then look.
t ed at his daughter with strong expires.
sion.
Wei, said Leslie. 4 may not be man
OF business, but would not throw fellow
over like that
'Ihat you are not a man OF business l. es-
lie. Is very evident said Rawlins, super
ciilously. or you would know that credit
ana compassion have nothing In common
Mr. kawiins was so pleased with his
eplgrammatic force, that he entirely failed
TO notice the sweet smile and kindling
eyes with which Miss Lilly heard Leslie's $
speech, and the frowD with which she
greeted his own.
quite coincide with you. Mr. Leslie :
she said and the young mans face grew
delighted
i regret, Miss Thornton that my remarks
are ub2leasing, said Rawlins, lowering
MS voice 10 an effective murmur, but for
got ! was speaking before Young lady,
and OF all people should most regret an
noying you.
Leslie said nothing, but fertively picked
up geranium which Lilly had cut fron
! one OF her conservatory plants and which
was lying on the floor, and put It Into his
! pocket.
After a little more music the two young
men len, and Mr. Thornton seated him self
before the fire, with the old weary look on
Papa, dear. said Lilly. sitting on low
oloihah ~ his feet aud taking his hand.
'eii me what makes yon look SO weary.
ed "e ''p''-
1 m sure, what with your sad looks and
Mr. Rawlins horrid speeches. | shall hate
ou>ly
ther.
Now do tell me, papa dear. she said
coaAingly' caresslng his hand by pressing
her cheek against it.
wei, my darling, said Mr.. Thornton.
! VIII. The Ion. aud short Of the matter
LlIly' Is, that want five thousand dollars /
by the fourteenth OF next month. and This ,
is the tblrty-tirst Of January
His daughter looked at him with sur 4
prise.
w eH.papa, haven't you got it 2 she asked /
"Hh this house, living as we do with /
your chy business, surely you have got /
that amount Of money
No, dear Lilly, said her father itteriy.
l We only three hundred. lou don't alto.
gether understand Ny fortune is all in
securities my yearly expenses are all fore
stalled, so tina, my income isn't comc-at
aole; aud 70 borrow money Is 10 do nv
Ioinme,ciIl reputation irreparable injury
owe Old Cray five thousand dollars on
oil due The fourteenth Of next month
ua3. 7av5,.SJd Jjllv flushing.
liked Rawlins as your lovef. Splnsn 49,.
II? But your father wouldn't mar your
happiness for fifty bills
Lilly kissed her father, and nestled clos
er to his side
Web. my child, 20 to bed, and don't [
spoils your complexion; We must see what .
can be done said Mr.. 1honton.
But. papa said Lilly, surely Mr.. Cray I
would give time.
Cray give time said her father, You /
couldn't Ind a more remorselesS creditor /
anywhere. Besides, you heard what Raw
lins said tonight; therefore guess what (
his uncle's teaching ls.'
We shall see said Lilly. lighting her |
candle; ana Herewith she kissed her
father and departed.
Mr.. Thornton betook hmselfto his study
and once more immersed himself among
his accounts.
The next morning, a, Lilly was presid-
F..Hs "a. i,aI h,4r t.fh
anxious and worried look as he hastily
read a letter. and rose from the table.
Well, papa? said Lilly. inquiringly.
We'll, Lily said Mr.. Thornton. its a
reminder from Cray that the bill falls due
on the fourteenth.
And If not paid?' said Lilly.
III not paid, Lilly my commercial name
/ is gone, he replied; a judgement at law
/ will be recovered; aud for me to borrow
would almost a. bad. To sell my shares
| would be an enormous loss, and impeach
my credit, too.
| Llllv's hazel eyes grew full Of tears as
/ she watched her fathers anxious face.
! Well said he, with an attempt at cheer
fullness, go and practice your new music,
and never mind my worries
= Kissing his daughter, Mr.. Thronton de-
parted for the city. Lilly dutifuily practc'
| ed for two hours. and then suddenly rose
from the piano.
.Papa-papa-that horrid Mr.. Crsy-the
money must be got.' were Lllly's disloint-
ed exclamations; and then rose and un-
locked a little cabinet with the idea which
has been in so many gentle. yet resolute
minds. All my jewels. she said. i won
der what they're worth! There's gold
chain too That pearl brooch and that tur-
quoise bracelet are worth good deal; but
put all together, and I'm sure they're far
below five thousand dollars and the
young lady sighed. Presently the poor OPP
ened, and MI Eam.Ius was ushered in.
Il don't usually call SO early he said I;
but h ad to come westward, and saw
this bouquet of hot-house flowers on my
way. Will you accept them for the theatre
Tomorrow night?
on. Mr.. Rawlng, | couldn't think of de-
priving you of your prize said Miss Thron-
ton, somewhat haughtily.
He looked extremely hurt,a and so tender
hearted Lilly thought he needed little
salve,
You will give me little advice? she
t said, with vague idea Of consulting him
, on money matter.
t Most readily said Rawlins, and with
pleasure.
Lilly crimsoned remembering suddenly
5 that the money was owed 10 her visitor /
, fathers sake, she resolved to tread lit
!, tie bit on conventionaiity.
t Mr.. .Rawlins. suppose-'she began
d and stopped.
d 'Suppose9' smiled Rawlns, with his
: best West-end manners.
suppose said Lilly, with resolute eff
' fort, you were owed money on good Sc
!. curity by person high in character, bu
5 who couldn't pay when the money became
: due. Would you give him time?
J. sAh! said Rawlins, with his East-en'
manners. that's a question for busines
e only
e 'And thenT said Lilly, with smile, hop
ing. poor little thing, to propitiate him.
s. And then,' said Rawlins, L never tai
10 business out OF the city,
E. Master Frank had heard from his uncl
the fact Of Mr.. Thronton's bill, and he ha
s. the veritabie mind of a usurer, dispite tn
M airs and graces of his acquired refinement