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About the same time Frederick Brown came from Fulton, N.Y., and settled on the farm formerly owned and occupied by Eliakim R. Ford. At this time Brown's house was the only one standing within the limits of the present village corporation. About the year 1795, one Aaron Brink built a large log house by the mill pond, or rather between the railroad crossing on Main street and the mill pond.
"I'll give you twenty-five dollars." "I can't sell without consulting my mother. It belongs to her." Reluctantly Eliakim gave back the ring, finding his wiles of no effect. "Bring your mother round to-morrow," he said. "I'll give you a better price than you will get anywhere else." "All right," said Paul. "I'll tell her what you say."
When Rabshakeh had made this speech in the Hebrew tongue, for he was skillful in that language, Eliakim was afraid lest the multitude that heard him should be disturbed; so he desired him to speak in the Syrian tongue.
Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah, unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and talk not with us in the Jews' language in the ears of the people that are on the wall.
"You may give me the money," said Bridget; "and it's I that wonder how you can slape in your bed, when you are so hard on poor folks." Mrs. McCarty departed with her money, and Eliakim fixed his sharp eyes on the next customer. It was a tall man, shabbily dressed, with a thin, melancholy-looking face, and the expression of one who had struggled with the world, and failed in the struggle.
There are many more "to the manor born" whose names it would be a pleasure to mention, but for lack of data which their friends or representatives have neglected or failed to furnish, we are compelled to forego any more extended notice. Occupying a prominent position among those who, at an early date, emigrated into the town was Eliakim R. Ford. Mr.
He determined to get twenty dollars or carry the ring home. "Five dollars won't do me any good," he said. "Give me back the ring." "Five dollars is a good deal of money," said Eliakim. "I'd rather have the ring." "What is your lowest price?" "Twenty dollars." "I'll give you eight." "Just now you said it was worth only three," said Paul, sharply. "It is very fine gold. It is better than I thought.
"Oh, well; if you can't sell it, it doesn't matter." "It is for sale now," said Eliakim, quickly. "He has not come for it, and I shall keep it no longer. Just try it. See what a sp-l-endid instrument it is!" said the pawnbroker, dwelling on the adjective to give emphasis to it. Paul tried it, but not knowing how to play, of course created only discord.
His new customer was an Irish woman, by no means consumptive in appearance, red of face and portly of figure. "And what'll ye be givin' me for this?" she asked, displaying a pair of pantaloons. "Are they yours, ma'am?" asked Eliakim, with a chuckle. "It's not Bridget McCarty that wears the breeches," said that lady.
The future might be dark and unpromising, but for three days, at any rate, she should not want bread. Paul's turn came next. "What have you got?" asked the pawnbroker. Paul showed the ring. Eliakim took it, and his small, beadlike eyes sparkled avariciously as he recognized the diamond, for his experience was such that he could form a tolerably correct estimate of its value.
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