The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-08-28

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nate are treated. The very fact that a
man looks as If he were going down hill
is sufficient to induce every one to give
him push. You will find many who
will help those who seem likely to rise
themselves, but very few who will ex-
tend hand to save those who are APP
parently sinking.'' o
"That is partly true" returned his
more hopeful wife; but, trust, not to
the extent which you seem to believe.
Place more confidence in your fellow
men, and above all, have more reliance
on your heavenly Father, and you will
succeed. Ii you are unwilling to invest
the little capital which you have re-
naming, begin at the bottom of the
ladder, and seek for a situation as clerk.
Our present home is near enough to the
city to accommodate you in such an en-
ployment, and under my direction the
children can continue the cultivation of
the land, the produce of which will mod
crate our expenses. You are certainly
well qualified either for salesman or ac-
countant, and will no doubt obtain
good salary"
Mr.. Blakely sighed deeply. "My
health will not permit me to lead the
sedentary life of an accountant" he re-
piled; ''and as salesman, fear should
stand little chance of success"
mot with that sad countenance, in
deed; but strive to recover your former
cheerful temperament, and all will go
well. You were once an excellent sales
man."
"Times have changed, Mary. 1 am
not what once was. For your sake
and that of my children, will make
the attempt, but feel sure that shall
fall"
Advertisements were accordingly put
in the papers, stating his capabilities and
want of situation; and these failing to
call forth any applications, the once
prosperous merchant resolved to go him
self and seek for employment.
But, although he was willing to do
this as an act of duty which he owed to
his family, it was without the least con-
fidence of success and he left home for
the city with the same sad countenance,
downcast look, and slow, measured step.
His wife watched him anxiously until
he was out of sight, and then turning
sorrowfully from the window, said to
her eldest daughter, who, with ready
sympathy, had drawn to her side and
thrown her arm around her.
6 1t is all in vain, Grace. Your poor
father will never succeed until he can
learn to look up, not only naturally but
spiritually. That downcast look is a
true index of the present state of his
spirit. His thoughts are fixed on the
dark shadows of earth, and he raises
them not to the source of light and
strength"
The mind of GRACE was mature beyond
her years, which did not yet exceed four
teen. She understood and felt the truth
of her mothers words, and her reply
was well calculated to console and en-
courage her.
:" We will pray to our heavenly Father
for him, dear mother, and the dark
shadows will yet pass away, and the
light of heaven will reach his darkened
soul. Our misfortunes and his long ill
ness prey heavily upon him, but his
wonted cheerfulness will yet return.7
" trust so, Grace; but in the mean
time what shall we do for our support
The small sum we have remaining
ought to be reserved for an hour of need.
While we have our health and strength,
it should remain untouched. My time
is almost wholly occupied with domestic
cares, and if it were not, 1 hardly know
what employment 1 should seek"
"But can do something, mother"
returned Grace, with animation. 81
am very young, but you and father have
kindly given me every advantage of ed
ucation, and feel sure that even now 1
could undertake the charge of a small
school, if the parents could only feel
confidence in me-"
We might commence school to-
gether," replied Mrs. BlakeIy, thought
fully. Your extreme youth would be
an obstacle to your success, but my name
would obviate this objection, and the pa
rents of our pupils would gradually
learn to place confidence in your ability
as teacher. For the modern accom-
plishments L should be obliged to depend
wholly upon you but in some of the
more solid branches, could assist, and