The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-27

The purchase was made; and the mer-
chant walked along, conversing with his
little conductor, who soon lost her timidity.
Arrived at the little girls home he found
that he had not been deceived in his pre-
sentiments. 1t was the same room that he
had seen pictured in the mirror The sick
man was tossing uneasily in bed when Alice
entered.
s'See, papa" said she, joyfully; "see what
nice oranges [ have for you; and here is the
kind gentleman who gave them to me"
The merchant, before he left the humble
apartment, gave its occupants timely do
nation and made New Years Day day of
thanksgiving.
Mr.. Hathaway soon found himself at the
residence of his friend Audley, who gave
him warm welcome. ''This is indeed
kind" said he. "The friendship that ad-
versity cannot interrupt is really valuable +"
Mr.. Hathaway now introduced the object
of his visit, asking: "What do you mean
to do with Arthur? He was nearly ready
TO go TO college, was he not ?'
He was; and that is one of the severest
trials attending my reversed circumstances,
that am compelled to disappoint his long
cherished wish of obtaining a college edu-
cation
"That must not be, said Mr. Hathaway.
"F you and Arthur will consent will my
self pay his charges through college"
."Mr. Hathaway" said Mr. Audley, in a
glow of surprise and pleasure, "this offer
evidences noble generosity on your part
that | shall never forget. You must let
me tell Arthur the good news
Mr. Audley summoned his son, and,
nodding to Mr.. Hathaway, said "This
gentleman has offered to send you to col
lege at his own expense"
The eyes of the youth lightened up and
he grasped the hand of his benefactor
80, if you but knew how happy you have
made mel
II do not deserve your thanks" was the
smiling reply. II have learned that to
make others happy is the most direct way
to secure my own happiness
Mr.. Hathaway took his way to the store.
Arrived there he sought out Frank Durell,
and requested him to step into his Office,
as he wished to speak to him in private.
"Your salary is five hundred dollars a
year, believe" said he.
ayes, sir" said Frank Durell, somewhat
surprised.
II have come to the conclusion that this
is insufficient, and l shall therefore advance
it two hundred dollars; and, as part of it
may not be unacceptable to you now, here
are hundred dollars that you may con-
slider an advance
"Sir, said Frank Durell, hardly believing
his senses, ''you cannot estimate the bene-
fits l shall receive from this generosity.
My mother, who depends on me for sup
port, was about to be deprived of her fur
niture by an extortionate creditor; but this
timely gift-for must consider it so-will
remove this terrible necessity. l thank
you sir, from the bottom of my heart"
"You are quite welcome" said the mer-
chant, kindly. "In future consider me your
friend, and, if you should at any time be
in want of advice or assistance, do not
scruple to confde in me"
"At least" said the merchant, thought
fully, ~ have done something to make this
Happy New Year for others. The lesson
conveyed in the dream of last night shall
not be thrown away upon me. shall
take care that many hearts shall have cause
to bless the vision of the yelled mirror