Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-04-08
JOHN RAY.

nothing that will bring you such quick
returns with so little invested. A smile
takes nothing away from your face, but
it beauties it. A good action is a
good cause, a civil word to the lowly, u
helping hand to the needy, kindness to
the suffering, and geutle words for all,
will bring you love in return, and will
become you more than anything else
that know OF.
Mr. Bentley was young h'an who
did not believe that politeuess paid
Il hate to see an everlasting grin en-
anybody's face, he said one day, when
he and several others were discussing
the subject of politeness. In the strug-
gle OF life it is every one for himself. |
have no time, nor inclination, nor hy-
pncrisy, to be spreading my mouth to a
forced smile to everyone. l choose my
companions aud friends. and they are
few and select.
And this was Mr.. Bentley's charac.
ter. He was taciturn, morose. and ut
terly selfish. He never helped anyone
In distress or trouble. He never tried
TO cheer the sick nor solace the bereay-
ed. Even his "few and select" friends
knew he could not lie depended on in q
case OF emergency. He rejoiced in per-
feet health, and never thought that his
strong frame would some day lie pros
trate. languishing, helpless with dis
ease. He was prosperous, not rich,
but held a position that was remuner-
ative, never dreaming that he might
possibly lose that position. But in less
than year from the time he uttered
the above sentiment, he had lost it and
was out of employment.
The most prosperous will meet with
reverses. Sometimes they teach great
lessons. Mr.. Bentley should have de-
Quoted lesson from the reverses that
followed in the wake of his loss of posi-
liUU. Out ITO utU NV. AAC hoI ho
friends to rally to his aid, for he had
taken no trouble to make friends in his
prosperity. He made every effort to
procure another position, but all situa-
| tioDs In his town seemed full.
He answered an advertisement in an
o. paper. The city Of O-was 50
miles away. In a short time he receiv-
ed reply to his letter of application.
The letter was from the frm Of Thom-
as Brothers, and it invited the young
man TO pay them visit in person as
soon as possible. IF his papers, person
al appearance, ETC., suited them, they
would employ him on salary OF one
thousand dollars year. This was far
better than he expected. His luck was
returning. He donned his tiLest
clothes: his head was lost in the clouds.
He did not see Mr.. Little nod nor hear
Mr.. Small speak. Oh, 90. What had
he to do with the common herd He
| could not see the poor and blind organ
grinder, or drop penny in his box.
Not he ! He was on his way to O.
for the one thousand dollar clerkship.
An old lady at the depot stopped him.
will you please tell me-
But she was interrupted by the
would-be one thousand dollar clerk.
Madam he said, rudely, that tick
ct agent is paid to answer questions
apply to him.
'Yes-but-sir-' She stopped, for
| he had walked away and left her. Law,
what will do p she cried. The a.
gent hasen't got any better manners
than he has. When was young, men
didn't treat old women like that. Well,
lawmel I wish Eli was here. This is
the very last time shall 60 any place
alone. Oh, my-oq, dear-the train is
coming-how will get on, or how am
I to tell when / get on the right one
I'm Just sure to get on the wrong one
oh, goodness me Say. please-Mr.
sir will you help me p again stop
ping Mr.. Bentley. rs this the train
that goes north? Take :his satchel FOL
me-oh y Mr.. Bentley turned red and
hurridly passed her. oh, shall 1 be
left =
Let me help you,' said kindly
voice, and the old lady looked up to
find young man in thread-bare coat.
but with frank and open countenance
reaching out his hand for her bundles.
She surrendered them to his care, ,and
thanked him heartily. He took her to
the train, saw her safely and comfort.
ably seated, and then found seat for
himself in the same coach, in order to
see her safely to the station where she
was going.
The old lady left the train at l.,
as did Mr.. Bentley and the young
stranger. They hurried off to take the
stage,as o. was not railroad town.
Madam, said the stage driver, as
the old lady went to get into the stage,
my order Is to collect the fair before
startin g.
The old lady fumbled in her pocket
a minute then uttered an exclamation