The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-10-25

II Ne lent our money to the Lord, when
= dark day came, he would provide, =
The reader can imagine the different
feelings of the two boys who sat wit
nesses Of the scene. The look Of de-
rision, that changed to an expression
Of sickly dismay, ON Alberts face,
when tie old man came in and was 20
warmly greeted by the merchant, was
curiously suggestive. But his usual
assurance soon returned. He thought
it unlikely that Mr.. Randall would rec
ognize him in the daylight, and he de-
| termined to put on bold front.
For minute. the two men continued
in conversation. Mr.. Conway called
up pleasant "reminiscences of Aunt
Marina his boy-life ON the farm, and
the peace and stiffness of the country
town. He thought a railway ride of .
hundred miles must be hardship for q
quiet old man. 1T was a long way
| for you.s he said. ibid you have q
comfortable journey?''
We'll, can't quite say that. First,
the stage broke down and delayed me.
Then | slept in the cars and q boy
played trick on me, and walked me
up, and made me get out at the wrong
station, so / had to stay over night in
Whipple Village To tell the truth, l
had good deal o'worry with one thing
and another, getting here; but it's all
bright now" be added, with a radiant
face.
You shall go with me to my house
these boys said Mr.. Conway, earnest
ly; and turning to Albert and Lyman,
who anxiously waited, he spoke to
them about their errand.
II suppose you came because you
saw my advertisement"
Eyes. sir,'' replied both, simulta-
neously.
Every well. ! believe you came in
first. What is your name?'
. am Albert Gregory. sir. / think
l can suit you. I've brought testimo-
malls of ability and character
from some of the first men
Esquire jerks, Rev. Joseph Lee, DR..
Henshaw and others. Here are my let
tiers of recommendation, holding them
out for Mr.. Conway to take.
81 don't want to see them" returned
the merchant, coldly. 81 have seen
you before, and understand your char
acter well enough for the present.
He then addressed a few words to Ly-
man Dean.
81 should be very glad Of work"
said Lyman. MY mother is poor, and
want to earn my living, but ! haven't
| any testimonials., -
Eyes, you have" said old Mr.. Ran
dial, who was waiting for an spportu-
nifty to say that very thing. And then
he told the merchant how polite and
helpful Lyman had been to him.
Mr.. Conway fixed his ewes severely
upon the other boy. The contrast be-
tween him and young Dean was GER
tainly worth lesson.
"Albert Gregory" said the mer-
chant, g occupied The seat in the car IN
front Of you last evening. l heard you
exultingly and wickedly Boosting how
YOU had deceived distressed old man.
Mr.. Randall, is this the boy who lied to
you and caused you to get out at the
wrong station?"
Mr.. Rsndal looked earnestly at AL
bert. 81 declare! Now l remember
him. II is! I'm sure it is"
1t was useless for Albert to attempt
any vindication of himself. His stam-
mered excuses stuck in his throat, and
he was glad to hide his modification by
an early escape. Crest-fallen, he skunk
away. taking all his testimonials
with him.
Lyman" said Mr.. Conway, kindly,
81 shall be very glad to employ you in
my store. You shall have good pay if
yot do well, and / am sure you will.
You may begin work at once
| Lyman's eyes danced with Joy as he
left the countiDg-room to receive his in
structions from the head clerk.
Mr.. Conway paid to Mr.. Harrington
the money owed him by Mr.. Randall,
and heavy load was lifted from the
good old farmers heart. He remained
a visitor two days in Mr.. Conway's
house, where he was treated with the
utmost Difference and attention. Mr..
Conway also purchased for him suit
of warm clothes. and an overcoat, and
sent his confidential clerk with him on
his return journey, to see him safely
home. Nor was good Mrs. Randall
forgotten. She received handsome
present in money from Mr.. Conway,
and a message full of grateful affection.
Nothing ever after occurred to disturb
the lives of the aged and worthy pair
| Albert Gregory obtained an excellent
situation in New York, but his false
character and his wanton disregard of
others feelings and rights, made him
as hateful to his employers as to all his
associates, and he soon found it desir-
able to seek another place.
He has changed places many times
since, and his career has been an UNI
happy one another example of the
penalty of frivolous habits and heart
less nature.
Lyman Dean is now successful mer-
chant-a partner of Mr.. Conway-a and
occupies high position in society, as
an honorable, enterprising man.
Sarah, P. Brigham, IN Youths Com
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