48 TRUE RICHES; OR,

 

of this world and its riches; and in my thoughts
place a higher value upon the riches without wings
of which you have spoken to me so often.”

‘Can you remain where you are, and be out of

danger ?”’ asked Edith.
“There is danger everywhere.’

“Ay; but in some positions more imminent dan- |

ger. Is it well to court temptation ?”’

“Perhaps not. But I cannot afford to give up
my place with Jasper.”

“Yet, while remaining, you will be strongly
tempted.” °

“Jasper is dishonest at heart. He is ever trying
to overreach in dealing, and expects every one in
his employment to be as keen as himself.”

“¢Oh, Edward, do not remain with him a day
longer! ‘There is death to the spirit in the very

atmosphere around such a man. You cannot serve, ~

such a master, and be true to yourself and to God.

It is impossible.”

“J believe you are right in that, Edith ; I know
you are right,” said the young man, with a ene
‘emphasis on the last sentence. ‘But what am
to do? Five hundred dollars a year i8 Tittle enough
for our wants; I have, as you know, been dissatis-
fied with that. I can hardly get as much in another
situation. I know of but one opening, and that is
with Melleville.”’

“Go back to him, Edward,” said his wife.

“ And get but four hundred a year? It is all he
can pay.”

“Tf but three hundred, it were a situation far to
be preferred to the one you now hold.”’