Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-07-07

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", and then. turning II ov~s. scrutinlxrsi
IL again. 1T crrfainly dos book very
mUch like m erasure; i.ut M. 'iis "niy a
little roughness on the surfser of the ia
pr" vas completely puzzled. lt~a.
quite possible for me la have too little !;
tut tn have ten dollars t"o much could
not understand that at ali. We'll" !
said to myself, Its better, at any rate,
than having ten dollars ton little" Still,
the idea Of there being mistake some
where made me feel very uncomfortable.
had been busy preparing my &C.
counts in order to present them to my
employers in the morning. for the morrow
was q qusrter-day, and knew that in
nothing could clerk offend 80 much as
by being wrong in his balance. So
thought little and then determined to
consult Jackson, our managing clerk.
was young at the time-not more than
twenty; and, having Men in the estab-
lishment only few months, I knew bat
little of his character. He was exceed
ingly. attentive to business; but there
we're some vague f"sting rumors going
the round of the place, which accredited
him with anything but steady life. But
he had always been very civil, and even
kind, to me; and 80, in my dilemma, l
sought his advice. He went over my &C.
counts with me, but could detect nothing
wrong.
swell, Watson" he said, "you are on
the right side now, sHd if you take my
advice, you will keep there. Just pocket
the money and say nothing about it."
Seeing that demurred he continued: :
"Of course you can do as you please !;
but know this much, if you were ten
dollars short, you would have to make it
up in quick time"
was again about to make my objec-
tons to this mode of procedure, when l
was cut short by salesman, who came
to say that Mr.. jackson was wanted in
the sale room. As he STRIDE away, Jack
son turned round and said:
I'M see you about it again, Watson.
In the meantime you need not mention it
to any one"
saw 10 more Of him till my labors
were done for the day, and l was reach
ing my hat down from it's peg, when he
tapped me over the shoulder.
zone word, Watson, before you 90; if
ever it should be found out where the
mistake lies, I will make it all right for
you. Good night"
That night the ten dollars were ever
before me. The last thing l remember
before falling asleep was thinking of the
ten dollars; slept and dreamed of ten
dollars. In the morning, whilst at break
fast, laid the whole affair before my
mother, and asked her counsel.
''Give up the money, of course"
"But you see, mother, l am afraid it
would offend jackson, he seems so much
to wish me to hush it up"
Never mind Jackson; do what is right,
and am sure it will he better for you in
the emo. iei MT. Ein"t the heau
psrtnef-how IL is' anu am certain ne
won't be angry"
] ate the remainder OF my meal in ST.
eence; for, whilst l did not Wish to make
an enemy Of jackson. Who could, if he
pleased, make my situation very un-
pleasant, had strung c"m FUNCTIONS about
keeping the money. Breakfast was over.
and, - ! was lesviog bonse, my mother
tnok hold Of my hand and said:
Promise me- Henry. tsrfore you 60.
that yoa ~iIi give up the money
i be~gssfed.
cureiy, Henry. yoa uoald not steal
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