Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-07-21

solved to look up Jerry as soon as an
other installment Of this account was
paid.
Nothing was brought for fortnight
and the landlord congratulated him
self upon not having hastily sought
his absent customer, who still owed
him over pound, but the appear
ance of Jerrv's wife with the balance
had the effect Of making him think
otherwise. There was no display in
putting down the m oney-it was qul-
etly done-but the happy light in the
woman eyes when she took the re-
ceipt, spoke more than words or ac-
tions.
II have been hasty with Jerry, "
said Mr., Rewtt, when another whole
month had elapsed without Gerry ar
pearing; "he promised to pay at har-
vest time, and he did it, but I have
offended him, and "The Green Goose
has caught his custom
go and see him." suggested his
wife.
II intend to do so Here, give me
our Tom boots; they want a patch
on the side, and it will be an excuse
for my dropping in upon him"
"Tbat is mt much Of a job for him,
seeing that you give George Stevens
the best Of the work, SAID Mrs. Re
witt.
"Steyens works better than Jerry
replied the husband; you can always
TRUST him to do his work when it is
promised"
THAT is tue, but I've got pair Of
boots that want new fronts, and | can
wait a week or two. Take them.
"IIl take both, nothing like a good
bait"
Armed for the reconquest Of Jerry,
the landlord set forth in the morning
that being the time when he could
easily be spared from home. Outside
were couple of loafers, with no mon
ey and no credit, who touched their
hats to him. Mr.. Rewitt favored
them with NOD of ty indifference.
Jerry cottage was in The middle of
the little village, standing back about
fifty feet from the road; and although
its inside poverty had been well
known, the outside, to the credit OF
his wife, looked quite as we'll as its
neighbors.
As he approached the door he
heard the sound Of Jerry hammer
npon the laps.one, ana to lis utte,
amazement, the voice of jerry carol
ing a cheerful ditty, AS unlike the
cracked efforts be used occasionally tc
come ont wlthing the taproom as the
song of the raven. Raising the latch
the landlord of The Dram Arms
peeped il.
Coed morning, Jerry, he said,
"Ah is that you Mr. Rewitt?' re
piled Jerry, IooSlng up. Come IN.
Jerry looked wondrous clean, and
bad even been shaved that very morn
ing His blue shirt was clean, too, he
actually had a clean collar on.
Mr.. Rewitt was SO overcome by the
change that he stood still with the
boots nader his arm, forgetting that
they formed part of his mission.
"You look very well, Jerry he
said at last.
Never felt better in my l!fe,' re-
piled Jerry. Il wish sir, I could say
the same of you. You look whitIsh. '
"I've got bit OF cold, - replied the
other, land I've been shut up good
deal with business lately. Trade $
been brisk; but how IS it we've not
seen you?'
"WeII-the fact is sir" said Jerry,
rubbing his chin, "lve been busy,
working off your score.
"But it Is done man, said Mr.. Re-
witt, cheerfully, "the door is quite
clean as far as you are concerned
II am glad of that"
"Others have got their share" said
the landlord, facetiously; but | think
we could make room for you"
mo, thanky sir returned Jerry.
ave had enough Of chalking on 9TH
er people doors, and now | chalk on
my own.
"Ah indeed p
"Yes sir, have the goodness to turn
| l .uJ lool. bob;nA you Tbere