152 A WAY TO BE HAPPY.

 

There was now no alternative left. The
retired hatter was glad to open a shop once
more, and look out for some of his old cus-
tomers. Mr. Steele saw his announcement,
that he had resumed business at his old
stand and asked for a share of publi¢ pa-
tronage. About two weeks after the shop
was re-opened, that gentleman called in
and ordered a hat. As he came to the door
and was about reaching his hand out to
open it, he heard the hatter’s voice singing
an old familiar air. A smile was on the
face of Mr. Steele as he entered.

“ Allright again,” he said, coming up to
the counter and offering his hand. “ Sing-
ing at your work, as ofyold! This is
better than playing the gentleman, or even
keeping a grocery-store.”

“Oh, yes, a thousand times better,” the
hatter replied warmly. “1 am now in my
right place.”

“ Performing your true use to the com-
munity, and happier in doing so.” %

“JT shall be happier, 1am sure. 1 am