Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1855-08-09
Circumstantial Evidence.

There was certain heart sinking look
about the stranger ss Mr.. Talbot told
him he was in need of no help in hi:
ware rooms. which caused that gentle
man to look up again from his ledger and
eye the youEg man more closely.
With half audible sigh, and with ar
air of hopelessness. utter dependency
the object of his scrutiny had turned tC
leave the room.
Stay a moment, young man-what
can yoG-do7"
Il have never been accustomed 10 any
kind OF business. except that of secre-
tsry. but possess an excellent education
and suficien, energy to undertake and
per.evere in any pursuit that may offer
ITSELF"
There was some thing in the young
ssa.l's s,>assysl that interested the good
Mr. T-lbvt. SO he toTu ufm 10 ruxr
seat beside him and answer him few
questions.
The young man pleased Mr.. Talbot
A mutual confidence springing up be-
tween them. the stranger confided 10 him
his present necessities.
He was Pole BY birth; he had been
despoiled OF home, country and fortune
at enc blow He tad served for severa'
years as private secretary to an Englisf
noblemsn; but misunderstanding occur
ring betw cen them, he had come to thi:
country. and had been here several weeks
but not being able TO getanything to do
he had spent his last penny and had no
tasted food for two days.
Mr.. Talbot did not read him lessor
on the uncertainties Of human prospects
but putting his hand in his pocket, AM
/ handing a wallet to the stranger. bid hin
go and make himself comfortable will
good cheer. and then return to the coun
ting com, that he would take him into
( his own employ for the present. and tha
the contents of the wallet were but par
of his salary.
With an expression of gratitude th'
stranger left Mr. Talbot. wallet in hand
There was something in the lustre of hi
large. gray eyes. that told the WORTHY
merchant he had not misplaced his con
fidence.
lido Sternberg entered into his new oc
cupation with a zeal and comprehension
that showed Mr.. Talbot he had not over
pacity. Sternoerg was employed L
write Mf. Talbot's most confidential let
lers, and 10 attend to his most privat,
accounts; for the merchant ut that time
was dee ply involved in several complica
ted specalations, all OF which, if success
full, were to benefit the whole system o
commerce.
After several months Of uuremittinl
labor, the schemes suddenly failed. Az
ter honorably satisfying the calls of al
creditors who were involved through tn,
unfortunate speculation, Mr.. Talbot was
enabled to continue his regular business
though on a very much reduced scale.
"A professional friend OF mine wishes
a secretary; will you accept the situa
ton? The salary is good-far better thar
snything can offer you just now; alas
| can offer you nothing. l mentioned
you to my friend. telling him he coult
not find one more capable and unexcep
tionaole, In every way, thdh youtsoii'
Il cannot sufficiently thank you 70
your good opinion Of me and your care
for me-" replied Sternberg warmly. I"
will accept your friends offer, whateve
il may be; on your recomme ndation. and
hope the result will prove your gooe
word for me not an unjust one."
Mr.. Redgeld. with whom Stanberg now
took up his abode. was lawyer OF much
repute, practicing in the city. and iivint
in much style a short ride in the coun
try.
Take care Of yourself. lido. my boy.
said Mr.. Talbot. shaking Sternbergs ex
tended hand and looking upon him with
the fondness of a father :,
Il hope you will not forget your ole
friends for your new ones" said Miss