Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1844-11-16

mare from the stable Wnere Sne nau
passed the night, he placed the bride
upon her neck, hoping the animal, gui-
ded by habit, would naturally go to
her masters house.
He let the unchecked beast 60 free
in the streets of London, and followed
her. But he oyeI-ratcd her instinct
for a long time she travelled about,
making a thousand turns and curves,
without object, without direction, some
times stopping. then starting in con-
trary direction. Toby despaired the
thief, thought he, never resided in Lon
don how silly was, not to notify
the magistrate before it was too late,
instead of depending on this animal to
find the vagabond.
He was interrupted in his reflections
by the cry of children, who had been
nearly trcdden upon by the mare ; a
moment since so quiet, she now started
to run. "Stop her, stop her." now
cried every one $ let her CO., cried
the Quaker, e" in the name Of heaven
do not stop her."
And followed with anxiety the way
the animal took, he saw her rapidly
enter halfopcn gateway Of splen-
did residence. at the West End.
"'Tis here % thought the Quaker,
raising his eyes to heaven, in thanks
to Providence. Then in passing be-
fore the house, he saw a servant in the
yard patting the beast, and conducting
her to the stable he then asked of the
first person he met, who was the pro-
prietor of the house. "Wh hat are you
stranger in this part of the town,
that you don't know the residence of
the rich merchant, Weresford ?"
The Quaker stood petriid.
"Weresford," repeated the man,
believing himselfnot to be understood,
"you know well the man who has made
SO great a fortune"
"Thanks my friend, thanks" re-
piled the Quaker, being unable to re-
cover himself Weresford, Edwards
father, respected man-my thief
He believed himself the butt of a
dream, and wished to return home.-
Nevertheless, he called to mind sever
al instances of respectable men, who
had been connected with bands of
malefactors. Then this immense for
tune, the source of which was so I'M
certain then this mare, who seemed
going to her master. Toby resolved
to solve the mystery.
He went boldly into the yard, and
demanded speech with the master,who,
although it was nearly noon, was still
in bed-another indication Of night
of fatigue. The Quaker insisted on
being introduced Immediately, and
soon found himself in Westford's cham
Der. He had just walked, and rubbing
his eyes, asked a little out of humor,
Il" Who arc you, and what do you want
Of me %
The sound of his voice awakened
Toby's recollection, and completed
his conviction. Quietly taking chair
he posted himself near the bed, with
out removing his hat.
"You remain uncovered" cried the
surprised merchant.
i am Quaker, replied the other,
with such calmncss, "and such is our
CUSTOM"
At the first words of the Quaker,
Weresford sprung up and closely ex-
amined his visitor. Without doubt he
recognized him, for he turned pale
"Well," asked he, stammering,what is,
/ if you observation-disclosures that has
brought you here -
Il ask pardon for having shown SO
much haste" replied Toby. "but,
among Friends, it is not usual to stand
upon ceremony, and / am come with
out form, to ask you for my watch,
which perhaps you recollect you bor-
rowed yesterday"
"The-watch ?"
81 value it much, it was my poor
wife's, and | cannot do without it
Ny brother-in-law, the Alderman, ne
yer would pardon me for letting Jew
ell which recalls to mind his sister, to
pass from my hand single day."
The name of the Alderman seemed
to make some impression upon the mind
of Westford. Without waiting for a
reply. Toby continued.
"You will much oblige me by re-
turning those ten guineas that ! lent
Won At the same time nevertheless, il