The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-11-22
wrought, then, 1 imagine, my good
friend. What is the amount of these
dobfa which nreas an aviIv nnOn Won

e wrought, then, l imagine, my goo
K friend. What is the amount of thes
: debts which press so heavily upon you
e and how soon, in the common cours
D of events. could you discharge them
l They do not exceed $780, replies
, the shoemaker; 'apd with the usua
, run of work l could make it all righ
in three or four months
we will say Six was the answer. 8.
will advance you $3.50 for six months
} Pay every cent that you owe, and will
the remainder of the money make
some slight addition or improvement
in your shop or house, and put every.
thing about the grounds in its usua
neat order. Try this plan few weeks
and we will zee what effect it has up.
on our worthy neighbors. No, no.
never mind thanking me. 1 am only
trying little experiment on human
nature. know you of old, and am
not afraid to risk the money Count
ing out the cum, with a friendly good
evening" the kindly old gentleman
departed.
Mrs. Thompson, too much overcome
to speak, sank into the chair Uncle
Joshua had left vacant, and burst into
tears while her husband counted and
recounted the money, ,rattling the crisp
bills in his hands to make sure that he
was not dreaming. Finally he spoke !:
God be thanked, wife; and now
cheer up, all will go well. We will
commence to climb the hill again.
The evening closed more brightly
than it had commenced, and two
thankful hearts were lifted to God in
praise that night ere their couch was
sought.
Forty-eight hours more, and all the
bills presented had been paid. The
butcher subsequently exhibited his
finest roast, hoping Mr.. Thompson
would excuse the early sending of his
little account, but he had some bills to
meet.
Grocer and leather-dealer both
seemed alittle surprised at the prompt
ness with which their bills were hon.
ored, aud all had the same stammer-
ing excuse that the butcher had Offer
ed. Farmer White soon again met
his friend, and barely waited for the
customary salutation before he ex-
claimed:
L thought you told me that Mr..
Thompson was going down hill.'
well, we both said so, 1 believe
was the reply. He is, isn't he e?'
1t don't look so much like 1t. 1 just
came pact his place. and noticed the
painters at work On his house. giving
it new coat, and he is putting up a
new fence
You ought to be careful, Farmer
White, how you give q dog a bad
name,' was his companions reJoinder,
for don't believe those boots Jack
Smith made me are going to wear at
ALL
Just what you ought reiterated the
farmer. My wife has grumbled not a |
little at the ill-fitting shoes l bought
of him.
Mrs. Thompson soon received q pO
lite note fl ON Mrs. Bennett, the Dress
maker informing her that the rush of
busines was now little over, and she
had made arrangements that would
enable her to oblige her with that sew
ing any time during the ensuing week,
if she yet wished to have it doue.
The doctor just dropped in for a
friendly call as he was passing by, to
zee how the baby 3 teeth came on, W lille
he teacher accompanied the little girls
rom school, and stopping to tea,
Gould not sufficiently praise their
and department.
Mr.. Thompson called onUncleJ osh-
Ia at the expiration of five months in
tead of six, with both principal and
interest money in his pocket.
'Well, WE'LL exclaimed the good old
Gentleman, you found my plan work
d we'll. eh?'
'WOrk well, Uncle Joshual People
we're all as ready TO give me kick up
he hill, when they saw l was climb {
ny, as previously they had been with
heir kick down. {
The way of the world, the way Of F,
he world chuckled Uncle Joshua. ,
Aud now, friend Thompson, all 1 ask {
+ you is to remember this little Cir 1
when you see man going i
own hill. and help him to climb up {
Never fear, will remember and
'armer White himself, before many .
ears passed on, tested the truth of it, Il
Dr. misfortune raped at his door, aud 4
ad not Mr.. Thompson helped him TO c
eep up appearances, he might have c
,st the farm that both he and his wife q
AL tOiled over thirty years to gain. i
TREMEN DOUS GIRL. +
'arren County. Ky, Letter to tht Franklin
Patriot u
This child, girl, was four years of v