The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-02-07
For tho Hartford HERALD.
THE NEW CLERK.
BY EDWIN R

| Inc lact IL, Eaton, you Will have 10
procure another clerk, for il is impossi
ble for me to perform all the duties de.
volving upon me. Ny labor, of late, has
become very arduous indeed"
But, Willie, whom shall get1 !
know Of no one that will suit me. You
know | am very cautious about the men
employ. Do you know Of anyone that
will conform to all Of my excentrlcities?
81 was just thinking Of a Young man
who arrived on the train yesterday. lie
introduced himself as Foster and said lie
was just from Louisville, seeking employ
ment in a country town in order to re-
cruit up a little. Close confinement in
the city had greatly impaired his heAth,
and, by the way, | dare say he is quite
a handsome, honest looking young man"
That il all very good, and very good
recommendation 80 far as it goes, but |
must know something about his cha.ac-
ter, and, that too, from some other source
than mere external appearance, before
employ him."
The foregoing conversation took place
between Fillmore Eaton who carried on
an extensive country trade in one OF our
hourishing country towns, and his young
clerk, Willie Barton, who was a psrtic-
ular favorite OF his employee.
They had scarcely ceased speaking
when their attention was attracted toward
a tall, broad-shouldered, handsome young
man, that was approaching them.
There" resumed Willie, sis the young
man now. | will introduced HIM and
let him recommend himself as best he
can, and sincerely hope that you will
employ him or some one. for | stand
sorely in need of some assistance"
After the introduction the two pro-
ceeded to Eaton's private office. They
had scarcely seated themselves, when
Eaton, who was an abrupt man that al
ways went at business on the shortest
plan, turned, and cycling the stranger
closely, said: "Well, Mr.. Foster, under
stand that you are on the lookout for
employment. What recommendations
have you in regard to your punctuality,
honesty, integrity &C."
81 have this" Foster remarked, and as
he spoke he drew from bis pocket. n
package of papers and handed them to
Eaton who scrutinized them closely for
some time, and finally read aloud
"This is to certify that John Foster was
in my employment for two wears. during
which time he was very punctual in his
habits and never sweryed from the
path Of rectitude or duty.
]. B. WELLs & Co"
That will do, l know the men well, and
they would not have given you such rec
ommendation, if you had not richly de-
served it,"
About a week after this, Barton came
in the store, his face aglow with pleasure
and exclaimed
by the way, Foster, you really must 90
to Kate Norton's birthday party tonight
l have received invitations for both of us
and am sure it will be complete success.
Now, don't say you will not go, for if you
don't, you will miss introductions to some
Of the most accomplished and amiable
young ladies in town"
you need not insist so Barton" replied
Foster, "for / am not so hard to pursuade
to associate with the ladies. will 20
with pleasure. if we get our books posted
in time"
"oh, never mind tine books. We will
attend to them tomorrow night. want
to introduce you to Miss Kate Norton.
She is real beauty. But before intro
duce you, 1 will inform you that che is
my very identical one We have been
engaged for two years. The last part of