n— ‘s ""11. I‘ ~«V "2. ~lle r El an! ‘3‘ I. I w: ”.5 .r 4 ' 1- m m. «F Wmoxm 2&ISHE'M-Plngu‘ :rmmmm Tho “DEMOCRATIC BANNER". In pnhlmhml 5;? mammal 02. penunnumr-or 8160 If paid m ml. frivnnco. ‘ ' - ’ " ""r §2* :No-pnpér can be ruliscomlnu‘cd (unless unhe op~ yuan nflho editarshmtr! nll nrreumgqa are paid. fi’, ”Advermomonunflc“ ul Ihn usual mlps. P 0133! R; Y]; Tnm'nAcummn's , mmzm‘ Abuml‘onhmlo- indmdhn! lamenlé his ‘solilnry mute in'lhe' lolfowing ‘alnnmn. Iho concluding'onc of which indicqlea that we may agill have ho'pes‘ot him ': ‘, Rolyrning'homo a: close of day, . , ~Who gamiymhudes my long delay. I. k And by my side delights Malay! , ‘ " oboxly Who aola,formo,lhe easy chair, iota (lam tho room with 113 M“! (11:0. 1: . nyn‘my slippers [cu ylhew ~ Nobody Who regulates lhe cnec‘rtul fire. . And Eilcs Iho blazing luel higher, And id‘une draw my chmr alill nighcr! ' ‘ Nobody, When plung'ed ‘n dim and deep dialreas. And anxnous cure: my heal! "purists, Who whinpen hoposoflmppinc Nobody. \Vhon_x)nxiouallhpughla willxinzme me. And in dumay trig nglril duos. Who soothes me y er lund replies? . - Nobody. {sl .. When sickness tucks [uric-able frame, :' And griefdiélrnctl my ever’d bmln. Who sympnlhizcu wilh my pain! ‘ Nobody. i y. y. . » ~.: \ 5;» r 32.: . Then I'll resolve, so help me Fnlo. To change at once "I! tingle mule. JAnd will loflymen's nllur luke— Somebody The Bargain-Buyer. n! T: s ARTHUR 7.; M as. H'a'rdcartle was a very honest, con iéacientioua woman—in her own estimation. E’rShe‘wuuldinot wrungmnother for her right ilhandh-il" she.|snevr it. And. yet, as she {spiral an inveterate bargain-buyer. scarcely "in week passed that she did not do wrong ;to some one. as all bargain-buyers invari gfpbly do. A moral dissection nl one of athis class of persons would present a very ”interesting case lor examination ; but il we genre to make aucha dissection here, we .might be thought 100 hard upon the unin~ tenuous! injurers. and thus lail in produ ficing the ,good effect we desire. We oill final linger. therelore. tu doa work at quea-t :'tionable utillty. , s - 3 3 . Mrs. Hardcastle. as we have intimated. ;',was a bargainvbuyer. Not, however, of 3 that class who buy a thing merely because " it is cheap. whether it he needed or not.-—‘- No ;_ to getthi'ugs at a minimum price was not so much with her a passion as a prin ciple. It waa‘not because an article was cheapthat she wanted it. but it was be cause shehad use tor a thing‘thntshe wan , ted it cheap. . If a storekeeper stated very : *lranlrly that he only made half acent pro » :fit on a yard'ol goods. that was no induce-y - ment for her to buy. even il she consider ed the article very cheap. ‘ We put it to i. you at cost.madau.’ hadlliltle more efl’eci. ‘ 'But, “ It really cost us more money, ma dam, than we ask you for it,” were strong ly influencing"words.' 11, alter that. one for two cents a yard les's would be taken, she was sure to boy. _ ~ , ‘ One pleasant, sunshiny‘ morning. Mrs. Hardc'astle started out to buy a number 0! articles (or spring wear. She first en tered a store where bonnets were sold.— She ._sranted one lor heraell. and one lor .;her eldest daughter Margaret. 3 girl 0! ‘lourteen, who accompanied her. A beau tiful Florence “braid touched her heart at first sight. . ‘ What is the price i' she asked. 'Six dollars. ma’am.’ ' Six dollars!‘ in atone of surprise, 'Oh. no. l can’t give any such price.’ .'We have a very fair article much low er. madam.’ returned the smiling shop keeper. handinF down other helmets.— Mra. Hardcaat o glanced at these; and then tossed them with a slight iii: 0! con wnpl aside. hall muttering as she did so, ‘Too common.’ ’ _ ‘You. will find lhisa very cheap bori mtl.’ returned the shopkeeper. taking up ithe one hie customer had first selected. ' ‘St: dollars. did' you say i" ' . - ‘ Yew-six is the price.’ . ’_- ‘ Dear‘enough. in all conscience.’ Theshopkeeper was anxious to sell. . . f Perhaps I can make the price to suit gunfire said. . ~ . a ' " all!" know.’ replied Mrs, Hurrican -, “Bribe“ laocy was captivated by ‘ the ' Menstrendwhwin fact, thought the price ‘1'?“ moderate—'l wouldn't give any .t rnglrke‘srhat you ask.’ . - - ' What would you give i" . ‘. ‘Nol our fourdollare.’ , \ The Moatlell lrom the hands at the "milepkeeper as suddenly as the smile'tetl Nframhislsea...‘ . . _, 7 _ y * [Four dallsral’ he ejaculated _in par. pm!- _' ' Bless ran! I’ll buy as many ban. 2 vnelasllh-lhat loc five as you can bring Jame.’ . .- .- ~ 23' 'Jlgtlsiyoulilre.’ said, Mrs; Hardcor ;;,-:;,tle. Ylllil dignity. lurning my lrom‘the mucounter; and leaving the store. ' .. 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Inur 'dnllars and three qumtérshwas only twentytfiw cents more than the h'onnet actually cost me.— And yet four dollars wu‘all .bho would giveme, I looked at her an the next Sun day in church. piously bending nver'he’r prayer book. and Wondered it her con~ science was not burdened with'the seven ty-five cents out 0'! which she had cheated me. I had heavy payments to'makc in a lew dnyu. and sacrificed my goods rather than nutscll at nll.’ But we will leave lhedisappninlt‘d shop keeper and follow Mrs. Hardcnlle. Al ter visiting nearly all the retail bonnet alureé. she was aaliafierl lhal. even at the price asked for the one that‘had at first pleased her. it was the beat nml cheapest she could get. She consequently return ed to the store where she had seen it. af' for having 'bnught- various articles that w'ere needed in herlamily; but none 0! these were taken until it had been decla retl that each was parted with at or be low cost. ’ ~ ° Let me see that bonnet again.’ she said. as she-came up to the counter. ‘ Yo! ma’am ;' and the shopkeeper bow ed and smiled with ‘ his very best grace.— The bonnet was again laid before the cue torner. ' , ’ ‘ ‘I don’t think this in as fine as the one offered us at Mason's for {our and a hell.’ Mrtl. Hardcestle said to her daughter. in an under tune. yet loud enough lor the quick ear of the shopman. tor which It ‘wnl really intended'. " l The more inhocentvgirl made no reply. She-remembered that her mother had said of the bonnet at Mason’s that it did not l compare with thil. ; t I like thil bonnet very well.’ Mrs. 1 Hardceetle said. now ‘addreesing the shop keeper, 'but the ‘price you ask tor it is out of the question. I have seen a great many bunnets this morning 8: much cheap er oneothan this. but I thought lwould just glance at it again before buying. I can’t unythat it looks as fine as I thought it dtd’when I, first exa'i’nined it. Five dol lero I believe you asked lor it.’ ' No, ma’am. eix.’ 'Sixl Oh‘, dear!’ pushing the bonnet a way as she spoke, » ‘ f Yes. ,ma'em. It cost me tive and a hall, And I cannot make up my rent at e (lei) profit than fifty cents on such an article.’ ‘ , ‘ ‘ Well, I "will mike my ofler for It. and hen you can do as you please,’ ‘ Let me heav vour ofler.’ ' ' Fiveis the affluent cent I will give.’ ‘Five dollars! But didn't I just any that the bonnet cost me five and a half?’ ~ You can do as you like.‘ coldly retur ned the curtomer. '1 can suit mysell ve~ ry well at that price. lodeed.‘there is a. bonnet at Mason’s for [our and u halfthnt I don’t kpow but-I would choose in pref erence to this. at the same price. Come, Margaret,’ turning to her daughter. ‘let us go. round to Moran’s—the one there will suit me very well.’ - _The mother and daughter rode a move ment to go. Thu was the moment ol tri al. The ntorelteeper had stated truly the cost of hrs article. But he hated to’lot a customer with money depart, especin”) at; he was rather hard pushed. a condition in “hich he too olten founii him-ell placed. ‘ ‘ll lsuy five and a hull; enemy the price I paid for the ‘honnet. you will not at course hesitate. Inever like to let a customer go without being accommoda ted.’ he said. ‘No;’ was the 6m reply. 'lf you choose to say five, well and good ; it not. I Will take lhe one at Mason's; and then law not sure but thnll shall makethe best bargain.’ ‘ ’ ' You will have to take It. I suppose,’ was repligd to this, in a half reluctant youce. "The cheapest bonnet lever bought.’ Mrs. Hardcastle said. gnily to herdaugh te‘r as'th’ey' lelt the store. "I had no Idea ‘ that he would take five. lor' it is {worth ev- ‘ ery cent of six dollars. You see now how 1 much may be gained bylinowing what you are about. He would have taken six { dollars withoutva'conscientioua aerople. it i I had been dunno enough to pay it. But I i understand these .men too well.’ 3 ' ' But. the bonnet cost him five dollaral and a hall. How could he sflord to sell it for five dollars P’ askedlthe simple-mm; ded daughter. ' . ' .. ' ‘That’s clear enough—he is hard Push ed for money; you can easily see when that’s the case alter you have shopped a year or two. Whenever you hit upon one ol‘theae men'who happen to have a heavy i payment tor the next day. ‘.you can get things at your own prices. They..._muat turn their goods into money somehow, & therefore make its point never .to let a, customer 0.? a ‘ “ .. ' . While Eire. Hard‘castle in running a ll”! 5’0“! 9'9“? ‘0 “We. endeavoring to get necessary articles at priees below their actual cost. a scene ms passing in an humble apartment in a house hiluated in a mired, pert 9'. the city. the introdu'olion of which mileive loroato the moral which the our;;aim,to inculcate. .In this apart ment was born littleLlurniture—though all was neat and in perlect‘ordeyl.‘ lt con- or, mum ELD.IPA..‘ JAN; 22 tfljned'u hed.‘upun which n'wo'lnan past Ille'prime'o'f lile lay. propped up with a pillow; engaged ,in knitting. ‘A young B',"- DOI OVer fifteen. out near a window, ‘ Wotking a line cape. inimilmion of French a needle warts“. They were lumber] and .laughter. Bolh worked steadily. but in silence; While lhoa occupted, there was a hard, quirk rap atlhe door. Theih mate: started involuntarily at the sound. In nnawer‘toa lunillly uttered 'Come'inJ the door was swung onen and a qlout lad, with a hold-laced appearance. emered. _ V ' Mr. Green,’ he said; in a quick. some what insolent voice. afler ‘nlepping into the worn a lew paces. ' told/me to lell you that you must pay the last month’s rent to morrow. or else move out. He doesn't want to give you any trouble. but he can’t nfl'ord to let his’houaes for nothing.’ . Tell Mr. Green that we will try and [my him to-nwrtuw.’ the mother said. In a leeble. ”enabling/fluke. The lad hesitated a moment. and then went out. shutting the doorhard as he did i no. As but)“ on he hall‘ielt the room. the tlooghter laid her Monk down. and went and stood by the bed upon which her in valid mother lay. looking lhe while anx- t lously In her lace. that was very pale and 1 much sunken. ‘ l ' Mother.’ she at length said. ‘ “hot can we do? Mr. Green II getttng more and more urgent about his month’s tent. al though i! has only been due lorthree days. It is five dollars; and we have only two.’ ‘I wish. now I come to think of it. that welmtl sent him that. But it is too late now. By to-morrow we must try to have the whole amount. How soon will you get that copo done? I have only n lew Niches lo set. A hull hours walk will finish it.’ ’ ' That nught to bung five dollars.” ' Yea; I have seen many. no better. sell lor'tenglollars.’ . ‘ But that was French work.’ ° I know; atlll It was no finer.’ As the daughter said this. she turned a way from the bedside. and renewed her work with renewed diligence. In about halt an hour the cape was finilhed. ‘ Now. mother,‘ she said, Kwhere had I better go to uell it i" To this question no reply was made tor some moments. ' Ellen Jones sold the lost one for you.’ the mother at length said, speaking in n thoughtlul. but undecided tone. ‘ YO. and sold it very well. You re. member It btought six dollar. in the end we 010 few houro alter, I left it in her neat little stone.’ , . ' Perhaps it would be better for you to put this one there also. And. likewise. four pum of children’s Mocking: l have just finished—they may all sell by to mo:- row.’ ' ‘ ‘ Hndn’t I better tell Ellen to let them all gum any price Ihnl is oll'eled for them? We must have money to pay Mr. Green tomorrow 3 and. besides. we me on; ol nearly every thing. We have but .two drawings at ten leil. and 3 [cu spoonl’ullo of sugar. The bullet in all gone. and the flour loo.’ ' Yel. child, I think it would be as well to tell Ellen to get any thing she can {or them. Before our next month’s rent is due you can easily make another cope, and I can‘ knit several paim of Stockings, enough to buy all the little We eat.’ Wllh this understanding, Eunice. that was the daughtet’a name. put on her things and went With the cape and the [our pairs ol stockings to the neat little ttlmmtng: store at Ellen Jones. {l have a few things here. Ellen,’ Eu. ni‘ce said. laying down the little package ehe held in her hand, as she entered the store. ‘that lwnnt, you to dilpme of [or me. Our rent is due. and than Green is troubling ua-nbout it, an you must sell to the first cultomer, at the beet price that can be obtained.’ As she said this. she unrolled the beau tifully wrought cape and showed it to El len. ‘The handeomcsl one yet.’ the luller said. with a smile of great plcnlure. ° You improve very much. Eunice. This capois richly Worth nine or (en dollnu.’ ' But will not bring it, of courac.’ ' No. [suppose not—it is not French. But it-will bring five or six dollars canily.’ ' You lhink so P’ , ' 0, yes.’ . ' But no! so soon on byte-marrow mor ning i” ' ' ' ' I'm nlraid not, Eunice. But I will put it into the window. We must hope for the best.’ 4 ' Séll it In the (in! one who will buy. at any bSlice. Mother promised to lry and la! r. Green huvg his money 10-morrow morning. And he will be can: to send.’ ‘Very well. Euniceibmvl phall I): nor ry to let it go at .nnyming lgua than five 'dullara.’ _ ' ' . ' ' ' h Wi||_b_r,_iing HIM, il.-len'ét. I hopg.’ ' So do I.' . ,Euni‘ce then Jon the store- Ellen; as abon as’fah'o had gone oat, toukjn lneat box. alter laying a 'lh‘eet'bl tone-coloured tissue paper upon the bottom offit, iprgod out upon [his the exqty'sitely wrought cope. 89 ”to [homlhe nee leryvotlt tot a'yeq'bem aduntagg. Then'she.place'd it in this win; _d¢w‘ip tho moatcopspicuous‘position. , Tc» minntmflerv‘vatda. Mgr-“- Haidm tle game, “99'; with. be; fidaugh'lefimer mind in We 9‘ .lelf-lutitfied mm mm 848. result of her shoppihg "expedition; The 96m: in Ellen’sjwindow'cnughl Mnrgaretfg eye. -" 1' ‘ There,’ mother,‘ said shé. ' is thé‘very' thing] waht.' .. ’ _ ’ ‘ . Both mmher 'a'h'd’ daughter~ stoppedglo exammo the article to which the Intler hnd nHuded. ' ’ ' .‘ l'sn’tflil ’ll must' beautilul pane'rn P’ Margaret'hdded; aftér both had looked In it for some moments. ' ”I ' , ‘ Yes, it is 5 and cheap. no doubt. You can olten getgreat bargains in these lime stores. People who have once been‘in 200 d circumstances. and ure_now compel led to do something. often get up most perlect specimens at needle work 'which are sold at half price. because they are of acknowledged domestic production. This is one of them no doubt. Let us'go in and price it.’ ' ' Let me look at that cape in the win dow’.’ Mre.’ Hurdcaatle said. entering. with her daughter, Ellen Jone’u little store. » ~ " r The cape was placed belore her, and ex amined minutely. . . ' 'l‘olernbly well done. but very inlerior lo French lace work ;’ she remarked. care lessly. looking up as if she lhoughl bul lil (le ol the cape. V ' You certainly cannoLhnve looked m it very closely.‘ Ellen said; ‘1 think it equal to any French work lover snw.’ ‘0 yes I have. Put a French cape a long side ofit and you will soon see (he diflerence.’ , Before making this remalk Mrs. Hard coutle had preuy well eatiafied her-cell that no artlelo by which the comparison could be mode was in the shop. Ellen said no more. lor she did not suppose it would do any good,~a- it was apparent the lady had no inclination to buy. ' What do you oak tor it i’ Mrs. Hard castlo said. carelessly. returning to the cape after she had looked at several other articles. ' ‘ 1 sold one. not IO handsomely done as this. but by the same hand. for six dollars only a few weeks ago. Thisooahtto bring more than that; but as the person who worked it is in very deatitute circumstan tea. and wants money by to-morrow morn ing to pay a bill that she is troubled lor. I will let it go [or five dollars.’ " Five dollars! You certainlv don’t ex pect to get five dollars lor thisi” ‘ I certainly do. mo’am. And whoever boys it at that time Will obtain one 0! the but bargain: she ever had.’ . 'Nonsense'!" It “If! worth over half that money; and Mrs. Hardcnatle made a movement toward the door. Ellen began to [eel anxious. ' What will you give for n P’ she aoked. display ing 100 touch eagerneus. ‘ Well. [don’t know that l cavemuch aboul it. I merelyooked the price; but if you choose lo sell it lor Ihvee dollars, I might be induced to lake it.’ 'Three dolloro!’ ejaculated Ellen, shriokim; back (row the coumer. 9 Cer lnirily you wouldn’t ufler three dollars {or o cape so richly worked as that E’ A. ' I don’t care. Miss. particularly about It.‘ was the reply.' made in molightly of fended (one. This. however, was assum ed. -. , ‘ Three dollars!’ mused Ellen. half'in clined to lake even that poor ofl'er, lest there should not occur another chance to sell the“ ape. ‘ For leer anolher opportu nity tnjinpuse of il belure 10-morrow mor, ning m‘ay not occur.’ she at lenglh sand. reluctantly, ' when the poor girl must have money. I will let this one go [or three dul— lnra. But indeed. madam, it is not half in real value.’ ' ‘ I don’t cureif I do take it forlhnt price; but I wouldn’t give a cent more [or it.’ The cape was curelully wrapped up {or Mrs. Hordcustle, who paid the ptice agreed upon. , _ ‘What do you ask for these P’ she in quired. lifting. as she spoke. the children’s stockings which Eunice had lelt upon the coumer. ‘They are worth :1 quarter of a dollar a pair, at the lamest. They are hand-knit, and you can see very finely done—worth as much again as smoking; that are Wov en.’ ‘ ‘ t'l‘oomuch.’ replied th‘é lady, iodine;- ently tossing them aside. '_ 'They belong to the some individual who ,worked the cape. As she is in great wont of money. and anxious ' to have these attu olea sold. 1 «HI let them. go at twenty cents a pair, it that .will be any induce mehl.‘ ’ ~ en Mu. Hardcastle' shook her head, ‘ I wouldn’t _mind giving you filteeh cents a [mine-though [don’t cares grenldenl about, them.’ - . ' This ofler madelhe heart of Ellen Jones bentwilh a qui‘ck, indi nant pulenlien.—~ l But ahe hep! down‘ hergleelingo as she qui etly wrapped up the “06(53ng and hamlet! ‘ them over to the customer. ' . '. _. . l - There. Margaret, the: ym a bargapu ‘ worth making ‘he‘luuer send. 'as she te ; gained the street {with her doughter. ‘ That, ; cape it mm, with all that we; asked for. it. But.’ you nee.‘ by. perseverance and (act. I got it (oe'only 1h??? doll‘nrpfi , . ‘ ‘ Mama, to her‘credlt, be Itenld. felt bidly.’._ While .her‘m‘o‘lher, .hed’belen m. fiihly‘ in'te'u; uponf‘geuing _lhe cppe log- hm n‘i call ‘wovrlh. Bhphhd been l‘hiqlgihgoflhe beewho'hptl wrought: it, and Whofieexg +an , SERIES-W 01“ I, .No; prawn-OLE No. '1994; ' No, my dear ~child-'-.He that tempers the wind to the shornJamb will see that the blast is not to strong torus). th'efrnoth er replied in e quivering vorce. as Eunice leaned her head upon her bosomand wept. Just then there ,came a rap at thedoor. lt was the boy from Mr. Green. “- Theolo ney was ready. for him, Hetook it and went away. The reader needs now!!!- meats in order to malre htm'eonseious of the evils resulting lrom bargain-buying. at least in this particular instance. He that tempers the wind to the sham lamb will. as the mother touchingly said, see that the blast is not. too strong for: them. .. ' ' But we will return for assignment or two to Mrs. Hardcaatle. Therer'Ve‘re discre panctes in her character. that it niay be well to present. She was. with all this selfishness flowing out in [remain-melting. exceedingly pious; that is. pious 'assuch persons always are--irrationa_lly sag- While careless about the principles from which she acted. she was rigid in’her obe dience to external things; that is. while she indulged selfishness to the extent of deliberately wronging others, as has been seen, thus neglecting the weightterymatters of the law, she gave tithes of mintsnd cummio—was punctilious in regard to‘cer~ lain externals ot piety. such as a solemn. staid demeanor in public worship. with many. other things of which no reader need be reminded. But one of her extremes we cannot omit to mention—s little dia logue wull present it most forcibly. A lriend called to invite her to [a party. at which there was to be dancing. Once she had considered it a sin to be seen present where there was dancing, but her minister having expressed it as his opinion that the children of prolessors might dancegbut not prolessors themselves. she could venture to go to a party where the young folks d'sn ced. But eVen in this there was one res triction. as will be seen.” i 'There is to be dancing 2’ she said to the lady who invited her. ’ ' Yes-ewe shall have a lew cotillions.’ ' "And music P’ ' 'Ol' course.’ .+7 ' ' ' Violiu'music i’ _ ' "Yes—we have engaged that kind of music.’ , ‘ ' "I am sorry far it, tor I cannot come) MEI “ Mrs. Hardcastle!’ V ' ' It is true,’ was the sole reply; 'lthink it wicked.’ * ’j. ‘ ' Wicked to listen to the viohn !" " V'Oerlainly. It is profane—me devil’s music.’ k" ' ’ i ‘, , The lady looked at Mrs.Hardc‘aitle Tor a "moment in profound astonishment; Then she weakly cdnlemed to hug-lune iiolin music auspendedout of respectilqhérfiee~ Hugs, and b cotilions plqyfevd 9,o}hfipi ano. - , V . ' Did _you ever hear. of sucli. 'nln hbsfitdi (_v ?’ _thlalady afterwards'reniarikeglgon lriend.. : , , I? ‘ ' Yeé,’ was, the tefilye" glillfireafltpm -—und inwhe‘person of (him very M“- .Hardrcaule.’ , m, ‘ fName H 3; ‘ u , .. u ' ' Shell“: twp‘pianos for her daughmr-d omm ggch parlor.? , ' ’ .' , : I“:Y§3—l'hlve DO'iCEJ 'hn'n, If 3,." “I, ," JDo yodjnow whyvshve hulywj", V 'fNOo,‘ ””31“ ‘K’V .’ . . i‘v‘ .V ‘:~ I 1 ! l-cduiellyou—one iafnr mare}! mbsig and the thé-‘r'for pro/am: ." ;I.‘ - ',|mpwib|° 9- ‘.‘ ‘ a 3;: ‘ tremg wanfihad made: it necessary that th‘é beautiful plgco of “Mk" should be'sacrifil ccd. She did not reply to what her moth‘ er said, but wn'kedwhnmumm by_her hidp in finance" ‘7 ‘. ‘; ’l'.- ' Ir." V As they [mud n China»stnée.»’ a richly cut glass dish in the window attracted-the eye oeru; Hardcaslle. Shaman; in and asked the price—it WB6 sevendollaufizg' 0 Wouldn’t Bi! dollars (1010!: i‘ P,’ .:n z ' No, madam. nor six _dvollsr3_.,n,nd,nit)e.- ty-.nme cents.’ The gran was {mums-t. and Mrs. Hardcastle felt it; sttllll‘9:'9l' ing passion was strong and she .Sfl'dt-r. ' I’ll give you six. and a half.’ , , ‘ Not a cent less'thsn seven. ma’fim-’ ~ 'Seven dollars—let me'seet There is three dollars and sixy cents. andl'fol‘ty-t -that makes {our- dollars; 3' dollar and a half and seventy cents. with thirty sud forty—in nlljust. seven dollars thin I have made this morning by close bargaining ; I can allot-d to get this dish.’ This was not spoken aloud. but only thought. . : r 'l’" take it. then. at seven.’ Mrs. Hard cnstle said ; and paid. over the money;— Rarely before had she returned hpmslrom a shopping excursion so well satisfied with herself. .‘ , , ,_, ‘ . On the next morningfiunieewent early to the little ' store ot Ellen Jones and ‘re ceived the amount. for which the "titles had sold. Ellen wnqld take [no commis sion on the sales. , Eunice wasdis‘appoin ted—sadly disappointed. buttnads nore mark on the smallness‘uf the sum, , "This is all. dear mother!” she said. with a trembling voice. and dim eyes.“ she laid the small som she had received In her hand. ‘Only‘three dollars and sixty cents [or all! But. right thankful was I tor even this. We can now pay ,Mr. Green and have sixty _cents left. '01) that we can get along lorsewrnl days, and something will come in then as it nlvv'sys does. Our Father in heaven—our only lriend—He will not forsakelua.‘ . ‘lWhy P’ ,1 _ ’ ‘1 never go where there is vigllnsgnu- ME
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