The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03

Joe declared that ne intended to leave home. He had invented machine for compressing sawdust into orr a. ments, and was wild over his pros- poets of wealth.
 Through the mothers influence, aided by Jared, who hoped that grati- | tude would touch the boys heart, the farm was mortgaged.
 "Here are thousand dollars" the father had said on the morning Joe went away. You want to leave us, | so go This is all the help you can ex- | pect from me. If you lose it, you | must shift for yourself. If you sue ceed, 1 shall look for you to pay it back. wish you success, but 1 don't l expect it."
 No sympathy was in the words or tone, and Joe went away, feeling that | there was no love for him in his fa- | ther' s heart.
 Jared knew that Joe had been lack ing in his duty to his parents. He had written enthusiastically of his pros perity, but had not offered to pay 1 a dollar; so there was at least little 1 reason for the father refusal of help. But something must be done. This trouble and his fathers refusal would be likely to drive Joe into recklessness and ruin. As he sat upon his little porch, he almost fancied he heard Salle telling him that here was the opportunity she had hoped for. But he did not know what to do. He had little knowledge of business. His early life had been spent in farm toll. and subsequently, lucky rise in land values had brought him resour- ces sufficient for quiet, humble life,
 He saw that help from the father would certainly touch the boys heart now; but without it, he felt that a hard task was before him. Sallie's request, however, was strong upon him, and he decided to go to Phlla- delphla next morning.
 He arrived in the evening. and sought Joe's room. As he tapped, ke heard Joe's voice:
 Come in, fellows"
 Jared entered, and Joe, who had come hallway to the door. stopped in surprise, and then turned, eonfused toward a table.
 1t was too late to hide what lay up on it-cards, a box ot cigars, and TWO or three unopened bottles.
 II wasn't expecting ou, Jared, Joe stammered 'I thought 1t was the fel- lows knocking"
 Jared walked forward; and clasping his hand warmly, said, 1 see you weren't expecting me, Joe. But I'm welcome ain't lY'
 GtNoa tai i,,1,- Sit louy Here, take this rocking-chair and give me your hat"
 Joe was handsome, and in stature, attire and bearing striking contrast to plain little Jared Harpwick.
 "I see that I've come at wrong time" he said pleasantly. Just when you're expecting company"
 Yes, you did-but don't worry about that, Jared"
 Joe, my boy, what kind of com pany were you expecting?"
 "lt wasn't good company" said Joe, recklessly, Eve just fifty dol lars left of what was prosperous business, and 1 don't know where more is to come from. In sheer des- peration, l invited two dissipated young men here in the hope of win ming more from them at cards"
 And suppose you had lost the money--what then?'
 I don't know, and I don't care.''
 "Why didn't you wait till you heard from me, Joe?"
 "Well, l didn't expect any help. I knew just how father would act when you went to him-hardly listen to you, and maybe go on saving, He never has treated me right; but Jared, l haven't done right either. l know that now better than 1 ever did. was never good son at home, and I've been worse away"
 His voice had sunk from harshness to softer tones, and as Jared, looking his sympathy, let him go on, he pro- ceeded in words that showed that now was the time to touch his heart.
 Ihave thought, Jared, that if father would help me a little, now when l don't deserve it. 1 could feel better to- ward him, and we could be as father and son should be. l should know that he thought something of me. But I can't expect it, and I'm not going to ask you what he said, for fear he has
  pain of telling me-" I've come with help, Joe" said Jared, "and l." A loud, confident knock interrupted. Joe opened the door and stepped in- to the hall. Jared heard him explain that he "could not have the game" There were angry approximations in unsteady voices.
 By and by Joe returned, and he and Jared talked long into the night, Joe fully telling the circumstances of his failure. Eve come to try to help you" said Jared, "and tomorrow I'll call upon your creditor and see what arrange ment can be made" "l would go with you said Joe. but we had quarrel the other day, and guess used pretty hard language. He says hell not see me again, and IS pushing me now harder than before" "I'll go alone. then, Joe"
 "li you succeed, Jared, I promise you m try to be better to father, to compensate him for thisl'
 A shade passed over Harpwick's face, and he did not reply.
 Next morning he went to see the manufacturer, and Joe met him anyiously on his return.
 Eve arranged for the payment of your debt" said Jared, quietly. and the manufacturer agrees to furnish you fifty machines, on time, to start again with. You are on your feet once more"