Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-02-16

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lourishinS business.
Liberal salary and permanent position is
oa!'ered TO one with proper credeatas. Al
dress.
A hundred candidates for this place
presented themselves at the establish
ment of Mr.. Corlis, and among the
competitors there came II modestIy
attired person, who more than the
others seemed, at first sight, accepta-
Bile TO the proprietor
The address of this applicant was
quiet and pleasant. His whole mp
pearance that of an earnest, well-dis-
posed man, who was DESTROYS to get
along in the world.
He brought with him and presented
TO Mr., Corlis a few brief letters of
recommendation from persons resid
ing eastward, and exhibited a draft
for limited sum upon responsible
banking house in the town. His story
was simple end straightforward, and
his manners we're altogether prepos-
sessing. He wrote fair business
hand, his credentials proved satisfac-
tori to tie not over cautious Mr., Cor
lis, end be Wss engaged.
Ernest MGvwood-for thus the mp
plicant signed his name-proved a
model clerk. lie must have been some
thirty years e age when he entered
he employ CT Mr.. Gorlis, He might
haze been FIVE years younger, per-
haps. He renped the experience Of
forty, at least, for he was cunning in
accounts, and his knowledge of the
notifications of debt and credit was
extraordinary.
Hisvaried qualifications were quickly
brought into requisition, and his EN-
ployer very soon came to esteem him
for his accuracy in mercantile mat
ters, as well as for the everyday good.
ness of character that marked his con-
tinually upright and honest course Of
conduct
Mr.. Corlis had daughter, his only
child, in whom were conferred all his
hopes. The father thought he saw in
the character of his new clerk bust
hess qualities most desirable, and he
believed him to be a maj. of integrity
and worth; and at the end OF twelve
multb he stcrctly determined upon
bringing about an intimacy between
Ernest and his daughter, with a view
10 making him his partner in trade at
the fitting moment, and subsequently,
if possible, to uniting his daughter
with him in marriage.
haywood had once or twice been the
guest of his employer at dinner, where
I he had been introduced to the fair and
agreeable Miss Ccrlis, and an evening
or two had been passed by him at her
fathers house; but nothing occurred
to offer the parent any hope chat his
employe had been affected in any
wise by his daughters charms.
Thus the months passed quietly by,
haywood continued on in the same
plodding, indefatigable, untiringround
of duty, always at his post, ever dcvo.
ted to his masters interests, and more
than satisfying the expectations OF the
thriving Mr.. Corlis, who was fortunate
indeed in the selection he had made
in his now confidential clerk.
Ernest" said his employer to him
one morning, 81 voluntarily increased
your salary, twelvemonth since, be-
cause you merited it, though you did
not mention the subject yourself. Two
years ago to-day, you commenced ser
vice with me. The balance sheet eX-
hibits s handsome profit upon the last
years business, to which result you
have largely contributed. directly and
indirectly, | now propose to offer
you an interest in the business, and
from this date, if you agree to it, You
shall become partner.
The offer was a liberal one. The in
come derivable from such share of
the profits would have quintupleu
Maywood's earnings. On the part CT
his employee, it was the opening wedge
for his future plan o! marrying ais
daughter vel, and 10 his mine His
decision--a Enthusiastically,
but frankly and kindly given. ss.
founded the generous Mr.. Corlis.
haywood said he was content as he
was His salary was ample, and was
full equivalent for his humble SER
vices. He did not desire it increased,
He had no use for money than his
place now yielded him. He had no
wish to incur additional responsible
ties. He was happy, and ii Mr.. Corlis
wae satisfied, so was he. And there
the matter dropped.
Haywood continued in the perform
ace Of his duties, and Mr.. Corlis
quietly awaited another opportunity
80 carry out his ong-cherished plan in
reference to his daughters prospects;
While Miss Corlis lost 70 fitting occa.
sloa to second her parents views and
Wilkes.
lime flies With silent wings" A
tve.ve-month passes swiftly. Another
year elapsed without making any pc.
culiar change in the relations OF the
parties about whom we have written.
The city where our narration dates
Was located upon the river, and upon
its front street were situated the
stores occupied by Mr.. Corlis. Nearly
three years had passed since haywood
hGl t,oen installed there. when n
steamer came down, on its way to New
Orleans.
A rival boat was in sight, close be-
hind, and it was the custom for these
craft to halt en- route at the lNndirg
in front Of Mr. Corlis's wa, }
take or leave passengers, =
most boat rounded up Mt
her engineer neglected to
her suplusage of steam,
retain 1t for dash with h
tor wien he left this Ia