Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

ssDon't YOU % returned Fitzroy, indif-
ferently.
The customer began to examine some OF
the other prints. Of course in doing SO
she was obliged to disarrange them some
what.
s'Don't pull them to pieces" said Fltz-
roy, rudely. 'There isn't much difference
in them. You'd better take the first that
comes. How much do you want ?"
''Ten yards.'
"Well, you had better let me cut it off
quick, as | can't stand waiting on one Gus
| toner all day.
1 Thus importuned. the woman hastily in
! Dictated one of the prints, and the required
quantity was measured off. Change was
hastily made, and the woman departed.
ffer place was taken by a wealthy lady
like the first, the rustic of whose silk prov
ed an immediate passport to the good
graces Of the young merchant.
81 don't like that, Thought Uncle Hen
ry, who had not been unobservant of the
little scene. At all events all ought to be
|
their attire may be, CT however small may
be their purchase. These gloves are half
dollar, are they? ?" (these words were adj
dressed to the shopman, who was waiting
upon him. every well, will take them "
Meanwhile, the woman who had just
purchased the calico re-entered the store
| with hurried step and troubled look. She
waited until Fitzroy was through with the
lady upon whom he was attending, and
then pressed to the counter.
'Well, what now ?'' asked the young
man, superciliously.
81 believe you made a mistake about the
change you handed me-"
"a mistake " he repeated. cit is quite
impossible"
"But," said the woman anxiously, "don't
you remember that I gave you two-dollar
bill, and you only gave back two quar-
tiers ?"
Wasn't that right 20
''No; l bought ten yards at nine-pence
yard, which made but dollar and
quarter"
"And you handed me two-dollar bill ?"
yes"
''Then must have given you back three
quarters,
''But, sir, it cannot be. I have only
two.'
sob! you will find the other in your
pocket, if you haven't spent it," said Fitz-
roy, insolently.
The woman colored.
s'Indeed, sir, I know 1 am right" she
said, troubled.
''It is for your interest too,' he returned
with sheer.
''And you won't rectify the mistake
then ?" said the poor woman, family.
You make great fuss about quarter
Of dollar"
ut IS of some Importance to me,'' said
the woman.
'sI can't return it, said Fitzroy shortly.
''There is no end to the impositions that
would be practiced upon me, if l allowed
everybody to come back and claim that
they had not received the right change"
Here, Uncle Henry, who had listened
with Indignation to the scene, interfered.
''You are mistaken said he decidedly.
IL saw you hand this lady her change, and
you passed her but two quarters"
Fitzrny glanced at the speaker. It has
been mentioned that Uncle Henry, the
better to conceal his identity, was coarsely
dressed, and accordingly Fitzroy set him
down as person of no consequence. He
therefore answered haughtily.
81 shall need more than your word, my
good sir. How do I know but you are in
| league"
"Good morning, sir, said Uncle Henry,
abruptly. you may hereafter regret this
gratuitous insult. Madam, will you allow
me word with you ?''
The woman followed him out of the shop,
while Fitzroy muttered in no very pleasant
mood about ''the airs of beggars."
Madam" said Uncle Henry, when they
were in the street, Twill you accept from
me this piece of gold, which will in meas
ure atone for this mans ruGeness and your
! loss ? Nay, no thanks! What I have wit
messed has been worth more to me than a
small sum-"
| At the end of month Edward Fitzroy
came to receive Julia Denham's answer to
| his suit. He felt quite confident of sue
cess-a confidence that was somewhat di-
minished by the GOODNESS with which she
returned his greeting.
81 must decline the honor of your ALI
ance," she said, in answer to his urgent
proposal.
"But what could have wrought this
! change in you," he asked, his countenance
changing.
81 must refer you to my Uncle.'
Uncle Henry, who entered the room i'm
mediately, explained in few words in what
way they had gained an unfavorable i'm
preston of his character. He concluded
by saying:
1.-The man who is obsequious to the rich
and impertinent to the poor. shall not,
with my consent, marry one in whom feel
any interest"
A year afterwards, Julia formed an ALI
ance with one more worthy of her, and
never had cause to regret adopting her
Uncle's test.
| Good Maxims.
= Never be idle. If your hands cannot be
usefully employed, attend to the cultiva-
ton of your mind. Always speak the truth.
Keep good company or none. Make few