The Democratic advocate., 1879-06-07

"Oh as to that, replied George, "the
comfort of my stock, the preservation of
my tools and my own convenience have
overpaid me"
When they returned to the house the
young farmer produced an old book,
kind of day-book and ledger combined
and showed his brother very fairly kept
account Of his receipts and expenditures
up to that day. There were no big en-
tries of thousands of dollars but great
many dimes and half dimes
"When the sales Of the year are closed
| shall make n statement and send you,
so you may see what your part amounts to
aud get your money"
"You need not send any money" said
Walter, "I shall not need it, and you may"
After few days spent in visiting his
friends, Walter returned to the city. At
the end of another year, he went into bus
insss for himself, and for several years
was quite successful. At the close Of a |
busy day he was seated in his counting
room closely scanning a balance-sheet
spread before him. His losses had been
unusually large some of them we're from
the failure of creditors, aud inevitable
Others were the result Of sheer dishonesty,
and might have been prevented by great
er care in learning the character Of his
customers. He resolved to be more eau
tious in the future, and to be contented
with a smaller and safer business Still
he was solvent, and owned a good stock,
and he consoled himself with reflection
that no business or occupation was exempt
from losses. His meditations were inter.
rupted by the entrance of his friend Med
ford "Good morning" he said, taking a
seat; cultivating the blues, eh? / never
undertake that job" pointing to the sheet
Of figures, "that it does not bring on fit
but | got sovereign remedy for it; nothing
venture, nothing make, you know. pitch
into something big enough to make up all
losses and leave handsome margin. For
instance, | lost heavily last year by the
failure Of Bubbleworth 4 Co., and instead
of wasting time in idle lamentations, |
took ten shares of stock in the patent gas
pipe company, and | wish | had taken
twice as much. BY the way, do you know
that company is being organized to run
a Sugar Refinery in the city? There are,
| am told, few shares of stock remain
ing which can be had at one hundred
dollars each. If you wish, can get
them for you
Walter hesitatod a moment.
"Now's your time, old fellow, If you
care to make fortune at one bold stroke"
"Slow and sure, is a good motto, said
Duncan.
Every good, indeed" replied Medford;
''and one | adopt fully in my store trans
actions; but who wants to be eternally
plOdding along in the same beaten track
My store will do as standby, kind Of
reserve, you know, but mean to make a
pile outside, so that when | choose / can
sell out and retire 10 life Of digni6ed
ease-otium cum digaitdte--you under
stand. Besides, look at the benefit to the
city and State This enterprise will make
our city the great emporium Of the sugar
trade. New Orleans may be the sugar
bowl but we will handle the spoon. Then
you owe it to yourself to rise in the world,
to be somebody. | tell you, Duncan, its
the only way. The path to the throne of
a merchant prince is enterprise The
magic word is "push." There are mer-
chant princes and merchant peasants. 1t
is as easy to be one as the other, all that
is needed is the will. What do you say ?
How many shares will you take? "
Medford's volubility was working in
Duncan's mind like the little leaven that
leaveneth the whole lump. an think of
it, said he,
ayes, and while you are thinking of it,
some lucky fool viii step in and seize the
prize.
Duncan's faint smile betrayed his irres-
olution.
"Mind, said Medford, "I shall not urge
you, but don't want you to say, hereaf.
ter, that you might have been million
aire if Chauncey Medford had given you
the opportunity. | offer you the chance
now, | doubt if | can do it tomorrow.
He arose to leave.
81 guess, said Duncan, as he followed
him to the door, "you may count me in
for ten shares"
"All right; if there are not so many
taken"
Inc fatapsco sugar hennery paid won
aeriui dlvlaends, ana waiter duncan
oought auui.'onal STOCK, was elected one
oil 1ne directors, ana rose rapidly IN the
mercantile world Ills name became a
power on Ohange'
A magnihcent wedding was spoken OF.
report said that he was soon to marry
MISS Isabel Maud Henderson, the beautl-
iql and accomplished daughter of Gilbert
Henderson, the wealthy broker.
About TINS time, he paid another visit
to Willow Grove. lie went in style
driving splendid span of bay horses.
The turnout attracted general attention.
Old friends scarcely knew him; even his
sister was at a loss how to entertain SO
grand a brother III don't know" she
said to her farmer brother, shat we have
anything 10 the house good enough for
him. This was not said derisively, or as
sarcasm, for Helen loved this elegantly
dressed and handsome brother. 1t was q
love tinctured with pride; for he was a
great man, in her opinion. She loved her
hard listed sun-burnt brother. too but for