The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-08-09

sy moon spent In travelling upon we'd
ding gift Of check from Mr.. Rscdslli
aaele; and one morning. 10 eosy scnn
denoe the subject OF going home arose.
"Where bs,e you taken rooms. dssr Y
Mrs Randall asked. ''or shall you 90 Y
housekeeping ,
Rooms" cried the bridegroom; 'sbsl
you not return 10 your ovn house
MY own house have no house
Joe." for saddeoly the truth dashed spoc
her; "did you think ] had money
thought every one knew that ! wss Msades
pensioner. Oh. and her iscs ares very
pale. "whst fool I have been thought
you loved me-
"Yon were no fool In thinking that.
wAs the quick reply, - her husband pol
his arm around her; Il do lore yoa
did think the position reversed. and that
Msude depended on you; but never doubt
my love. II IL vas not very ardent wAsn
liproposed TO you. IL grove stronger every
day that We spend together"
"But yet you thought me wealthy I"
"a Aamilissias fsst esaaot dsay and
then 10 sudden burt Of con6dsocs, Mr..
Randall told his vile the whole truth,
dwelling somewhat longer upon his busi
ness attempts and perplexities. thsn on
the hope be had entertained Of future
life OF luxurious idleness.
When be had finished. bis vile spoke:
"You may not like to hear my fathers
opinion OF me-, Joe. though be meant IL 70
he complimentary one. He always said
| should have been . man. for l had true
business head. For ten years before be
died be was paralyzsd. and WAS the &C
tual head OF his business. the weaving Of
carpets in W. He left me compe-
tency which was stolen from me by dis
honest trustee; and should have taken
up some occupation TO gain my own liv.
ing, had not Msude been left sn orphan.
and implored me to live with her.
1T was scarcely life Of dependence.
for she needed me, and her lavish gifts Of
clothing and jewelry I accepted in place
OF the salary any one else 10 my place
must have been paid. Twas housekeeper
and chaperon, and we were very happy
but never dreamed that was supposed
to own her wealth
"Now listen to my proposition: The
factory my father controlled is closed, but
l am an old friend OF the owner. who car
ried on the business for short time after
my father died, aud found his ignorance
Of the details swept away oil his profits.
l will introduce you to him, and the sale
Of my diamonds will give us sufficient cap
ital for modest start. You will be nom
inally master, as my father was. until you
conquer oil the intricscies OF the business.
gain our old customers, and can carry on
the whole without assistance. Until then
let me direct aud teach you - helped
my father. When you are rich man
aud here Mrs. Rsndalls eyes grew din
with tender feeling you can buy me
some more dismonds.'
II was not Q matter for hasty decision.
Mr.. Randall, remembering his failures,
was doubtful Of bis own ability. but his
wife had her way, end before their wed
dsd life was six months old Mr.. Randall
was engaged 10 his new business.
Spurred on by an honest shame that
woman had better business head than
his own. he did what he never did before
threw his whole soul into his business, and
and was amazed himself 10 Hnd how rap
idly be learned to guide it.
Every day filed his heart with deeper
love for the noble woman who was 90 true
and faithful helpmate TO him; who With
all the knowledge he lackd, never let one
clerk or employe guess her real position
Al home in the evening she showed him
the result Of her days correspondence or
book keeping, and gave him clear in
structions for the next days work. And
be. learning quickly, had sufficient sense
to let her control the whole business, until
she herself, after two years Of faithful
work, said: you can do without me,
now dear. / resign"
They had lived very economically 10
those two years. Mrs. Randall governing
The small house and one servant as efici-
entity rs she had controlled her neice's
grand mansion or the affairs Of the factory.
But ambition once aroused in Joseph |
he resolved to give his wife
home as handsome as the one she left for
ove OF him. Depriving her Of no comfort
he could afford to give her, be denied him
,elf all extravassnces that had become
,econd nature.
Cigars were thrown aside. clothing was
'educed TO respectsbility, ignoring the
many changes OF fashion. riding was ex-
Tor an occasional drive With Mrs.
and year BY year Joseph Randall
'av his business increase. his bsuk 40
,ount enlarge. until be was master Of .
business. and OF the magDi6
,eut home where Mrs Randall had en-
,loyed me to paint the panels Of the bed
oom doors.
Aud as years robbed the devoted wife Of
Ter strength and theo BILE beauty OF mid.
lie life. they took nothing from the love
Il Q husband. who knew that 10 her be
,sei all bis property. He realized fully
be life Of indolent luruvy be would have
ed. snd contrssied II with the useful one
o which she had guided him.
A kind master, the families Of bis work
,eople knew they hsd always friend in
be head Of the vast establishment 10
vhich the husband and father toiled.
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