The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-10-04
WHY CHARLEY LOST HIS PLACE.

Charley was whistling merry tune as
he came down the road, with his hands in
his pocket, his cap pushed back on his
head, and general air of good fellowship
with the world.
lie was on his way to apply for posi-
ton in the stationer's store that he was
very anxious to obtain, and in bis pocket
were the best of references concerning his
character for willingness and honesty. He
felt sure that there would not be much
doubt of his obtaining the place when he
presented these credentials.
A few drops of rain fell, as the bright
sky was overcast with clouds, and he be-
gan to wish that he had an umbrella.
From house just little way before him
two little children were starting out for
smiling approval as the boy raised the UNI
brella and took the little sister under its
shelter in quite a manly fashion.
Charley was great tease and like most
boys who indulge in teasing or rough prac-
tical jokes he always took care to select
for his victim some one weaker or younger
than himself
sI'li have some fun with the children
be said to himself, and before they had
gone very far down the road he crept up
behind them, and snatched the umbrella
out Of the boys hand.
In vain the little fellow pleaded with
him to return it. Charley took a malicious
delight in pretending that be was going TO
break it or throw it over the fence; and as
the rain had stopped, he amused himself
III this way for some distance, making the
children run after him and plead with him
tearfnlly for their umbrella.
Tired Of this sport at last, he relinquish-
ed the umbrella as a carriage approached,
and, leaving the children to dry their
tears, went on toward the store.
Mr.. Mercer was not in, SO Charley sat
down on the steps to wait for him. An
old gray cat was basking in the sun, and
Charley amused himself by pinching the
poor animals tail till she mewed pitifully
and struggled to escape.
While lie was enjoying his sport. Mr..
Mercer drove up in his carriage, and passed
Charley on his way into the store. The
boy released the eat, and. following the
gentleman in, respectfully presented his
references.
These do very well, . Mr.. Mercer said
returning the papers to Charley. IF /
had not seen some of your other references
might have engaged YOU
.s0ther references What do you mean
sir?'' asked Charley, in astonishment
Il drove past you this morning when
you were on your way here and saw you
diverting yourself by teasing two little
children. A little later dog passed you
and you cut him with a switch you had in
your hand. You SHE'D stone at a bird,
and just now you were delighting yourself
in tormenting another defenceless animal.
These are the references that have decided
me to have nothing to do with You.
don't want cruel boy about me.
As Charley turned away crestfalen over
his disappointment, he determined that
Naitoil cAutats, 1fcu OAouSu IL Sccmcu W
him to be only "fuin, should not cost him
another good place.
Columbus discovered America and Edi-
son invented the phonograph, but it re-
manned for DIR. Bull to invent the remedy
of the age, '.The Cough Syrup, the king
~ cure.
THE QUESTION FINALLY SOLVED.
One often wonders why such large