Items related to The Present Problem; A Temperance Story
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos or missing text. Not indexed. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1874. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VIII. T his earliest convenience, Hadley sought the- house of Deacon Heavenrich. That gentleman was busy beside his coal fire, looking over accounts. Since he had become high-toned and scriptural, and had gone out f the vineyard business, and had built his new house, he found it somewhat difficult to make ends meet. He had great sagacity, and was verysaving in little things; so, by good thinking and sharp practicing, he managed to live. He found occasionally a man, who, when pressed for money, would pay high rates of interest; he found others who had money to lend; so, being a second or third rate broker, and selling a piece of land now and then, or reporting a man who wished to get his life insured, he managed to put some fair commissions in his pocket. There was a heavy mortgage on his house, part of which must soon be cancelled. He must borrow some money, if possible: but nobody wanted to lend on second mortgage, even for a deacon. He had been troubled. He had laid the matter before Mrs. Heavenrich. She didn't know of anybody who could lend money save Miss Sharon. God's providence seemed so strange to her. Miss Sharon was allowed to live in a large house, to hold a high position, and lend money as well and prudently as a man. Mrs. Heavenrich didn't know what need women had for money; and why, when they had it, they didn't put it in the hands of some man to manage for them. The Deacon would transact her business so admirably for her. But some persons would go out of their sphere, and be so efficient that it spoiled them. They were both busy planning when the door-bell rang, and Mr. Scott was ushered in. "Good morning, Deacon. I have lately been at your sister's, making a little visit, and I found them in needy circumstances. I call to talk about...
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