Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
Mr.. Morton produced the check.

1hls morning. conNnueu GneS.
mo; it is a forgery and Mr.. Morton
was violently agitated. Would God
had Ind my grey hairs in the grave be-
fore had seen this day. ..-.. ...
| What can this meant exclaimed Giles,
moved by his fathers suffering.
do not attempt to conceal il. Giles;
though you have sinned, do not enhance
the crime by lie.'
Il have not sinned,' returned Giles,
warmly. Il saw you write this check
saw you crumple it up and thrust it into
your pocke,-here are the marks of it.
Mr.. Morton started suddenly as new
thought flashed upon his mind.
The paper gave you-she anony-
nous leuer-where is THAR exclaimed
he, with energy.
You gave me no letter nothing but the
check
God be praised!' almost shouted the
father as he grasped the hand of Giles
Il have wronged you, my SOM forgive
me-
'Don't understand you. father, replied
the student.
Il gave you the wrong paper. | re-
ceived with the morning mail, an anony-
nous letter, written on blank check,
charging you with improper conduct. /
wrote the check. intending at first to give
you The money you asked for, and as
certain to what purpose you applied it.
But altered my mind, and put the check
into my pockes. Then concluded to
give you the anonymo letter, but it now
appears that gave you the check
Which suited me much better.
Il threw what supposed the check
into The fire, which accounts for my be-
lief that the check you drew was forge
ry, especially as my hand, from mental
agitation. was quite unsteady when |
wrote it, .-.
What was the letter about. father7'
another time. my son. | am thank
full to find tina, its charge is grountless
and base, since you say you are engaged
to this young lady
Annie blushed like rose, as Giles
smilngly acknowledged the wicked CON-
pact.
Mrs. Rayner, may ask how the par
ticulars of the forgery reached your ear
50 soon!' asked the student.
you must excuse me; the information
was given in confidence
Il met Mr. Barton as | came in, was il
not from him?' f..-
The widow was silent.
MIR. Barton knew nothing about it,
interposed Mr.. Morton. You bave not
betrayed my confidence. Charles!'
No sir, returned the assistant book
keeper; but as | left your private Office,
found him at the door
'An eaves-dropper,' added the mer-
chant. docs he visit at your house;
Mrs. Rayner!
The widow looked at Annie, who
blushed deeply.
Occasionally; he is one of Annie's
friends, replied she. smiling.
why mother! you know IL hate
him said Annie. with spirit.
'EIe has been quite attentive to her.
Mother! you are TOO bad, interrupted
Annie; i will leave the room. you talk
So
The blushing little beauty did leave
the room to hide her confusion.
He has really prosecuted her with his
attentions. continued Mrs. Rayner.-
But we have despised him, because he
attempted to undermine the character of
another
.Mine?' said Giles.
Yes; to-day he said that you came
here with wicked motive. and what
was more that you father had found it
OUT
The author of the anonymous letter,
evidently added the merchant; Il now
remember that il was written on one of
the blank checks engraved expressly for
me-
Unfortunately l believed him. He
made the act of kindness you did me,
Mr.. Morton. appear in an equivocal light.
and offered to lend me hundred dollars
TO repay the loan, SO as to redeem me
from the power Of a profigate, as he call.
ed you
The villain! muttered Giles.
Thank God! my son, you are rot
what have been led to believe ejacu-
lated Mr.. Morton. Il am overjoyed at
this happy termination of the adventure.
just learned from Charles that you WIS.,
tied here, and came to rebuke you. and
save this lady's daughter
Glad to disappoint you. father
And Charles. you have been good
son. and faithful assistant to me. MT.
Barton will be immedistely discharged;
you shall take his place and receive the
same salary-;welve hundred dollars per
annum.'
4 am very greatful 10 you. sir re-
turned Charles. earnestly.
Shall not see my future daughter,
before depart continued Mr.. Morton,
with smile Of intense satisfaction on his
countenance.
Annie was summoned, and the mer-
chant pressed her little hand. appearing
a erea. deal better pleased than could
possibly have been expected of money
prince, whose only son had fallen in love
with penniless girl.
/ In due time, Giles Morton graduated