The Osceola times., 1883-01-20

rious matter. His mother was poor
widow, dependent upon her own exer-
tions for livelihood, and the three dol
lars which Herbert brought her weekly
was of great consequence to her.
He had only been in his place a month
it having been procured by the influence
ofhis uncle John, aman of property, who
might have put his hand into his pocket
and assisted his brothers wife without
feeling it, But John Dexter was not n
man of that sort. Money was dearer to
him than his nearest friend. lie seemed
to feel that in obtaining situation for
his nephew in the retail store Of Smith
& Co., he had placed him under a load of
great obligation.
In the midst of his great sorrow Her
bert did not for an instant doubt that he
had done right, nor would he have acted
differently if the opportunity had been
given.
Yet ii was with heavy heart that he
went home to supper, and informed bis
mother that he had been dismissed from
his place.
81 hope you have done nothing to de-
serve dismissal" said his mother much
disturbed.
81 will tell you how it happened moth
er, and then you can judge" Herbert
then told his story.
"You did right, my son." said Mrs
Dexter, emphatically. "The situation
was not worth keeping at the expense Of
truth"
"a am glad you think did right, moth
er,' said Herbert, "but what shall Go ?"
he inquired anxiously; Il ought to get
another situation Immediately"
perhaps you had better call on your
uncle John" suggested Mrs. Dexter. ale
will no doubt be able to procure you an
other situation"
an 60 to him tonight" said Herbert,
for there's no time to be lost"
Twenty minutes later Herbert rang the
bell ofa handsome residence in a FASH
ionable part of the city. He was admit
ted by the servant, and ushered into his
uncle's presence.
Mr.. John Dexter was a dignifed look
ing man, having apparently high opin-
ion of himself and comparatively low
opinion Of everybody else who came in
conflict with him.
"Well, Herbert" said he, patronizinq-
ly, how are you getting on at your new
place"
"Not very well, uncle" said Herbert,
rather neryously, for he stood little in
awe of his uncle.
"Not very well ~ repeated his uncle
surveying him through his glasses, with
displeasurc. "Why, how does that hap
pen"
"Mr Smith expects me to do what
don't think is right"
81 don't understand YOU"
fIereupon Herbert entered into the
explanation with which we are already
familiar.
At the conclusion he looked into his
unclc's face, and saw that it was unfavor-
able.
would you like to know my opinion
of what yon have donc?" he demanded, /
in tones of displeasurc.
"If you please, uncle,' faltered Her
bert.
"Then think you have made n fool of
yourself What business have you to |
frighten away his customers. | think /
your employer did just right. should .
have done the same in his place.
But was ii right to deceive the lady ?" |
asked Herbert, perplexed.
al haNp no Iispositiou IA pptnr into n ]
discussion on that point" said his uncle, |.
coldly. "The upshot of it all Is that YOU |
have lost your situation. How do you
expect to get another"
Il thought perhaps YOU might interest /.
yourself for me, uncle, >" said Herbert his 1
heart sinking within him.
ITS of no use to help YOU said Mr.. /
Dexter, taking up his paper, and begin /.
ming to read. You'd lose the best situa-
ton | could procure you, in less than a |
month. ] can't be at the trouble of con- |
inually finding situations for one who |
doesn't choose to keep them
Then what shall | do?' exclaimed |
Herbert. very much troubled at this re-
fusal.
"You ought to have taken this into
consideration before You chose to throw
aMiN NbuI iiluNf 1T f7lllill N NuN,
For my mothers sake, uncle, hope
you will interest yoursclffcr me. shall
be thrown as burden upon her, and she
has TO work hard enough as it is"
VERY well, ! am sorry. Whatever fur
ther privations she is subject to will pro-
coed entirely from your perverseness."
Herbert was too manly to plead further.
His unclc's evident injustice made him
indignant
Every well, sir" said he, rising, ifyou
choose to deal SO haTshly with me be-
cause | have done what | consider to he
right must bear it. l don't think God
will let me starve."
Mr.. Dexter grew red in the face.
Leave the house, and don't let me see
you here again"
Herbert without another word. took
his hat and left the house with a heavier
heart than he had on entering.
"What SUGGEST" asked his mother, rs
he reentered the humble room which she
called home.
"None at all, mother. ! am about dis
Couraged."
Don't be down hearted, Herbert" said
she tenderly. when earthly minds for
sake You the Lord will take you up, and
make your cause His own"
81 will try to think so, mother" said
Herbert, "but it's hard | must help
myself now, for my uncle has refused to
do anything more"
He then acquainted her with the par
ticulars of his interview with Mr.. Dexter.
"IIe has been unjust" said Mrs. Dex-
ter. perhaps he will some day see this.