The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-06

fered to him an opportunity to DO De-
neyolent action at small cost Il
"You ask who am anyway-what my
business is anyhowT he said, sOiemnly
''young man, l am your guardian angel
my mission is to save you. You are
in need of 1926 francs, are you
you notT' r
"Three hundred and ffty-six." 1 /
"Three hundred and ffty-six be it.
have the money for you. In an hour
you shall have it." 't. H+i !
"But, sir'- t'..
mo words. My name is Lalibiere. I
am a humble philanthropist- here is my
card" ...s /
"Indeed, sir, I do not know that
should" - ir .a
"You should--you must-you shall
Saint Vincent de Paul is speaking to you
through my lips. Obey me as you would
him." l'..... -..-..
"You say that in an hour you will
send me the money! A,.
"In one hour at the furthest. A phil.
authropist never breaks his word. am a
philanthopist.
"Then, sir, let me tell you that you
will do me one of the greatest seryicesit
is in the power of man to render to his
fellow"
"All right-not word Of thanks-I
won't have it." said NJ. Lalibiere, as he
hastened away, murmuringl to himself,
"Come, come, I have not lost day to-
day." .ao1 1.H Ne"s
Several DAYS passed, during which
Marcel heard nothing from his benefac-
tor. The promised money did not come
to hand, and he began to think that ne
| had had to do with q madman or prac-
tical joker.
In point Of fact when N. Lalibiere
went home he opened the drawer OF his
library-table and took out fifteen Napol-
cons, ten fve-franc pieces and silver
franc.
"Vile drossp' soliquised the philan-
thropist, clinking the money in his palm,
"vile dross. Then something can be af-
fected with thee after ALL Through thy
agency I became messenger Of Provi-
dence: I aid an unfortunate wretch
perhaps save him from hunger or death
for in spite of his assurance upon that
subject his story that he had lighted that
brazier merely to cook his sausage seems
to m, altogether too thin. It is sad te
think that SO generous an action Will MOI
even be mentioned among the "Miscel
laneous Items in the newspapers
Nevertheless let me ring for my servant
and send these three hundred and fifty
six francs to my protege Of the Avenue
Frochot. Let me not forget that from
} the height of yonder chimney
piece St. Vincent do Paul Ii
looking down upon me- AM
! vet what if that young artist should b
indolent or a debauchee? What If, in
J stead Of saving, I should merely b
! furnishing him with the means of enter
ing upon new career Of dissipation
Who is this man? Shall I ever see m
money again. The proverb says ths
: sleep brings counsel; let me sleep on thi
, Twenty-four hours will not mako mac
$ difference to the young mamie has
r sausage" uM ,,y
: Having thus reasoned out the matte
3 the rood man put his money CAREFUL
away, and it being his day to perforl
| that duty as member Of the Life-savir
b Society, whistled to his Newfoundlan
d dog and went off to patrol the banks
Q the Seine, unhappily without having a
9 opportunity to suecor anybody. aa1a aa
o The sale of Marcel's effects had bee
J, fixed for the 18th of Defender. O
n the 18th, not knowing what to do,
Is wrote q letter to NJ. Lalibiere, for q
: answer to which he called in person nel
a day. The philanthropists was somewh
disappointed on seeing him, but conceals
>, his chargin very successfully.
e "Alas, my young friend" he cri'
. gaily, ''here we are again, eh? The mon'
/" Is ready, waiting for you; why didr
r Won come for it soonerp
l. II understood that you would send
te sir" " .Ah ' '-9
h "That's where you we're wrong, n
4 dear boy. Let me see-a56 francs, wasl
IS itw - ...+.t. ......a.t. ..UJ
"Three hundred and fifty-six, sir"
q 'Sure of it?' at
lg "Quite, sir"
Of T could have sworn it was 256 on t
n notice, but perhaps ! was mistaken. A
es way, here is your money, and now
I'd down and write me anote for the amou
ar at one year without interest. Merely
y . matter of form, you understand; If y
Is can't meet the note when it comes d
70 YOU can renew it and 50 on ad infinitu
ne Let me trust that you comprehend t
Ok duties which my liberahty imposes up
d, you. No mora recklessness and i'd
70 ness; spring from your couch to ye
he work with the lark, and let the night Fl
you still toiling. If you have any
profitable acquaintances and assoc
he tions, break with them at once a
he finally. A life passed in acts Of XII
ng ness to my fellows authorizes me
us speak thus plainly to you. So comp'
en- yourself that I shall not have to rept
N, nv generosity toward you. need /
,ro .o,, that tho ertire universe shall ne,