The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-23

oub VI the.hOuSe, anu IN very rev mo-
ments stood, unapDounced in the presence
of the banker. The latter was not alone
beside him stood his beautiful daughter.
Before her father had time to utter the
exclamation OF angry surprise which rose
to his lips, she sprang towards Frank, and
grasped him by the hand.
My preserverp she exclaimed. Dear
father, size added, leading the reluctant
young man forward--'here is tie brave
young man who saved my lie at the risk
OF his own, the person we have so long and
fruitlessly sought
Is it possible' cried the banker. 4 am
deeply your debtor, sir; and win endeavor
to repay you by more than words. It is
not in the nature Of Rupert Harland to per-
nit any man to remain his creditor. l
pray you 10 forgive the hasty words ut
tered this morning.
1T is enough that you acknowledge you
We're mistaken in my character, SIR re-
Pied Frank. The gratitude exhibited by
Miss Harland more thanrepays we for my
sight sulferlngs.'
Then you were hurt!' cried Miss Har-
land. You wear your arm in a sling
How dreadful!
1T is nothing, madam, said the lock-
smith. 4 am fast recovering the use of
my arm. Mr.. Harland, / wish to speak
a few words in private with you.
Certainly, sir. Maria, my love. leave
us alone, ifyou please,
Don't leave the house, sir, without see-
ing me again, said the young lady.
Frank bowed, and she retired
Now, sir, said the banker, be seated, if
you please.
Excuse me, sir, said Frank, Il shall de-
tain you buta moment, Mr., Harland, your
house, this room, was entered to-day at
noon by burglar,
Impossible!
1T is too true, sir. A person found the
Key Of your safe which you dropped in the
street. l restore it to you, sir-thcre it is.
By means of that key, however, your sale
had been opened before my services were
called in.
4 tell You, sir, said the banker, that is
quite impossible. With my seryantsabcut
at -day--it could not be!
1T was, sir, said Frank, and the proof
is here, and he handed him the pocket
book.
The banker turned pale as lie received
ir.
You seem the soul Of honesty, and will
reply truthIully to my questions. Are
you acquainted with tic contents of this
pocKet-booK?
L am, SIR
You KNOW then, said the banker, that
it contains the last will and testament OF
my father, though have suppressed it,
andh6ld my properly underthe will which
it reyokes.
4 do. And that it gives half of vast
estate to my father, who is now sick and
suffering the rigors Of extreme poverty
l know, moreover, that nothing prevents
The proving of his identity, and that, with
that will in our possession, we could blast
your reputation and bring you under the
strong arm of the law.
Then why did you restore ii?
Because the will was stolen; and pre-
ferred 10 place it in your hands, and to re-
ly for restituted on your sense of Justice,
blunted, but not | hope destroyed. came
to say to you, Rupert Halfand, you would
have been childless but for me; but for me
you would be branded felon; now use me
as you will.
The breast of the BANKER heaved with
mighty emotions-he gasped for breath
-he shaded his eyes with his hands, and
then. the leardrops burst forth in shower
and he wept like a child. -
God bless you, Frank Harland, he said
God bless you; YOU Are worthier of
wealth than l am. You have conquered
me; restored my earlier and better SELF
| cannot; cannot for my daughter sake
acknowledge TO the world that | have been
a william; but can divide with my poor
wronged brother all that possess; all the
vast wealth which mammon-worship has
amassod. Tell me where my poor brother
is living; or rather dying.
Frank gave him Che address.
Let me 90 to him alone, said the bank
er. No one must witness the interview.
Fear not, l will break it to him gently;
tenderly. In the meantime, go to my
daughter; she expects you in the next room
Tell her she has cousin. M
and lover, thought the locKsmith.
The sunshine Of prosperity soon restor-
ed the health of Francis Harland, and
when it was completely te-establshed, the
nuptials of Frank and Maria Harlaud were
solemnized by the greatest splendor Ii
the old proyerb be true that love laughs
at locKsmiths, it was now proved that loc-
smiths do not always laugh at love.
Masters, having expressed his repent.
anco and signifed desire to leave his
country for his country's good, was furn.
ished with round sum Of money wher
he made his departure for Canada, where
I il is hoped and believed be became use
full member of society.
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j For undulteraied economy, commend
us to the German. Give hima salary o
forty cents per diem, and in ten years he
will own rowof large buildings. IA
horse, nine children, ,anda vrow broader
than she is long and as good natured as {
blind kitten.
Mrs Partington wants to know If itis no
in human, and contraryto the Main Liquor
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