The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-27

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satisfactorily L am ready to commence
there
Think" responded the man." 81 am
certain the Office is your place; you
could work at manual labor your life
time and very likely not half way sue
coed. An Office is your fitted place Of
labor, my young man. Did you not
know that?"
Arthur did not. He had not thought in
that way as yet, but it seemed feasible
To his young mind to look at it in that
light now for he had labored this long
time, and SO far had not very well sue
ceeded, as he was not Of the quality,
physically, to Withstand the knocks and
cuffs Of manual labor. He could not
apply himself necessarily and remain
strong of body And" resumed the
questioner, Il have observed you care
fully, no doubt you were aware of 1t
ere this" he added pleasantly, 'and
think we can work you in very advant-
ageously to you and ourselves also.
What do you say. my young man? Will
you accept the offer2''
Il WILL replied Arthur. eff I can do
your work satisfactorily"
You most undoubtedly can, and since
you have agreed to help US. YOU may
manage this desk here by me-" pointing
to a desk that had nothing about 1t.
and Arthur was by this time curious TO
know what the task was going to be.
Arthur was only a medium scribe, but
and fairly neat, and the examiner, who
was James Write, the head Of the firm
of Write & CO.. knew it before this.
James Write had Thoroughly and in
every particular caused ArthurS ability
to be tested. At the time he was doing
errands for the firm the errands were
not in great need to be done. but the
firm was in need of a bright young man
to help in the Office work, one that would
stay with his task and do his duty, and
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Arthur these qualities. and commenced
TO test him with the above idea in view
We might we'll know how energetically
and constantly Arthur worked in his new
sphere, and each day for years did he
gain greater confidence with each MEM
Der Of the firm Of Write & Co. And
each day did James Write have stronger
confidence in his ability to judge his
fellow man.
Arthur heard often from home, and as
he had said nothing of his great misfor-
tunes he likewise said nothing of his
good fortunes, and kept constantly and
contentedly striving on.
After he had continued in this con-
nection with the firm for several years,
and was bidding to become member
of il in due time, for a former partner
had dissolved his connection with 1t on
account of his health, and Arthur had
stepped into his shoes so far as work
was concerned, he concluded he would
spared, for the times were not busy
ones.
He accordingly set out for the East
to visit the old home after these many
years of absence, and found the mother
and sister in fair circumstances, for he
had assisted them with what means
he could well spare. His sister was not
the frail weakly form which he had
left her. but Of robust blooming health.
But the mother had become broken and
care-worn. Along with the properties
in his business world Arthur was TO
have other sOTTOWs-grieving for the
mothers broken health. However, he
returned and commenced his labOrs with
renewed energies, inspiring confidence in
all circles of business. But few years
elapsed until he was part owner of the
firm. The name did not stand as when
he first knew il some fifteen years De-
fore write q Coz, but Write, Wherton
< Co, and by adventurous speculatiOns
the firm had become of great strength
financially.
The folks at home were in ignorance
of this, as he had not hinted the fact to
them But about holidays of IS Ar
thur received word his mother was very
poorly and he decided TO visit her again,
finding her of poor health. The physi-
clans recommended a change of climate.
and Arthur decided TO take her home
with him to California This he did
with marked benefits. and the mother
fast regained her health
While Arthur was at home on his
second visit he made a contract with a
firm Of builders to erect a large and
substantial dwelling, which was to be
his mothers home, and it was TO be
completed in ten months from date of
contract.
Now. as Arthur had been paying his
respects TO the only daughter of his
father in business, James Write, and
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parents, the time Of the nuptial was SET
for the LIST of December following.
Time wore away and the mother lef t
Arthur to visit relatives in the SOut n
and to be at home by holidays. Arthl II
and Lucy Write were married the st
Of December, and for their wedding tt ip
were to go East
Now. as the house at home was
finished on purpose for the wedding OF
Alice. who was plighted to an infiuen Il al
business man Of a neighbOring viii; tfge,
Arthur and his bride had started in ine
TO reach the place before the event c 3Ine
to pass which was TO be on the eN of
Christmas. Mrs. Wherton had intel lded
to return sometime previous to Al ices
wedding, but as she was purpOsely de-
layed she did not reach home until after
Arthur and his bride of a short while
before had on the eve of Christm Is
The Wherton dwelling was in readi-
ness long before the hour and the lamps
cleaned out on the snow-clad hill of the
village.
The whistle of the iron ho1 Sc had
scarcely died away when the carria ge
rolled up TO the gate bearing i it Mrs.
Wherton TO her new home, hich she
could scarcely realize as her own when
Arthur unceremOniously prese nted it to
her.
Inside were the sounds Of the march
and festive, and Alice in he wealth of
milky whites silks and laces soon TO be
the bride of one whom she loved better
than all the world beside.
AS the party entered the whrl Of the
merry company paused ind the music
lulled, all to commence anew and with
pent-up force
The mother went to her room that she
might subdue her emotions, but these
were not in comparison with the ones
she experienced when it came to the task
Of giving away her true and devoted
daughter to one that had plighted his
love so earnes tly.
There was p hush, but instantly the
wedding march broke the stiffness and
the minister with clear, distinct tones
Joined the happy pair.
The hum of voices and the merriment
from the many young hearts resumed
their volume, and the whir of the music
and dance went ringing far into the
night.
But as the village clock struck u a
chorus Of young voices rang far out into
the clear, calm moonlight and hOated
away upon the cool, crisp and frosty air
of Christmas tide: Peace on earth,
good viii to men" MARK"
FROM THE NEW PRESIDENT,