The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-04-19
"On Your table, sir.n

"Ihank you.. Say nothing about this Of YOU please"
| Say nothing about this! What could he mean She
was certain there something wrong Baker opened the
door of book case which which standing in the corner
and opening law book placed the check between the
leaves and laid the book in its place. The moaher OF
Jimmy Mclean noticed him. but went with her
work OF cleaning up, the is she had Baker
locked the door Of the case and dropcd the key in his po
ct 1t need be told, that Baker and Arthur Munoe
were in an uneasy state of mind this morning The check
must hc presented that day between the hours OF and
two o'clock and they proposed that Henry Muuroe
the one to present it, and then be ncarccrcd for forgery
Arthur Munroe melted o. by spirit OF revenge. lie
had Increased from the lection OF Ellen. Why should
she care Cor Henry Better to have asked himself why
should such conduct his part be deaSing He chose
only to attribute the change in her feelings through sympa-
thy for his brother Arthur Munroe had been curar TO
Een-he did have any idea of marrying her As the
atanccd husband Of lds sister, he could prosecute his
schemes with less likelihood Of being suspected unfair
vicious motives.
About o'clock, Henry with his bother Bakers
office They and talked awhile, when Arthur stated he
ne as requested to collect the amount of check from the
Mechanics Bank but he really dreaded the walk he Was al
ready so tired; Baker immediately replied
IL would willingly go tor you, Arthur, but have i'm
Poran matter to attend to-" and he dgccd about his pa
pcrs.
What could Henry do but propose to 60 lie took the
check from his broheI and carried it the bank. There
they asked his name, which he uuhesatngv gave and they
paid him the money He returned the Office and handed
the money Arthur.
Il you.fy dollars Henry" said Arthu and some
OF this is mne here, take this and he handed him five
dollar notes.
Henry said something about lie could wait and forth
but he not unwilling take the money when he
sidered the hard knot which bound his fathers purse.
Without delay, Senter paid his money, and from
lnSnuation from Baker, he worked the Off that
suspicion could be attached him. Arthur and Baker di
vded the balance and pursuing Senters plan, had the
- :e"' without exciting suspicion, and seceted the
In city forgery discovered at once, and especial
" would this remain quiet awhile, for the responsibility of
Mr. Munroes family shielded his from any such mpu
.tion.
The day alter the check presented to the bank Mr..
Munroc retired his county residence for brief period
He tired of the noise and hustle OF the city. 1t the
fifth day after the money drawn, that the forgery
discovered Henry sitting with his friend, James, in
paor Of Jones Hotel, when officer in with the
teller OF the Bank, and arrested him.
"Iou the man, sir" said the teller.
What do YOU mean, sir g said Henry.
An explanation here cn>ued Henry had either to give
bail, go prison. \ messenger despatched to his
father the latter when undecided the proigacy of his
son. communicated by Arthur, and then conradctcd by
stranger felt certain his lie guilty He
violently nccnsc lie would 90 his bail for five dollars
he might 20 PRISON and stay there Henry Munroc
carrci to prison and lodged in criminals cell.