The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-04-04

ously, led him into Parker's, where W
seated ourselves at o table, and called for
lunch.
at is very hard case, Mr.. Denley,'
said /. Poor wade's mother will suite
more than he." ...i
~ know 1t (; but one cannot submit Il
be plundered in this manner. Besides, 1t i
duty we owe to society to assist in punish
ing the guilty" u
True: but after all, Mr.. Denley, yot
may be mistaken about that BILL"
"Mlistaken. Impossible! l am sure O.
the bill. It was the same one II there hat
been particle Of doubt of it, | should moi
have sworn to it, Of course"
at might have blown out the window"
The window was closed"
"You must think Richard Wade was q
fool to take such an opportunity of robbing
you, when, as you testified, by handling hun
dreds Of dollars Of your money every day,
If he had meant to rob you, it seems to me
he would have chosen n better opportuni
y."
:" The fact is undeniable."
:" Oh, no; could mention dozen plain
er cases than this where innocent men have
been punished"
"Therc is no chance for mistake"
"You might have thrust the bill in your
pocket and lost it,"
"But the same bill reached me again
through my brother-in-law, who received il
from Wade," replied he, involuntarily
thrusting his hands into his vest pockets.
Suddenly observed a nervousness in his
manner, and with both hands he began to
tumble with great violence at the left hand
pocket. He had thrust one finger through
hole near the top Of the pocket, and was
exploring the recess inside Of the lining Of
the garment. u
"My Cod" exclaimed he suddenly ris-
Ing from his chair, in the highest excitement,
while with nervous twitch he tore away
the pocket, and drew out bit Of crumpled
paper.
Ny heart leaped as his trembling hand
unfolded the paper. 1t was hundred dol
lar bill
GOD forgive me +" exclaimed he, and
his cheek glowed with shame.
" You was mistaken then?"
~ was; come to the judge with me,
Docket" and he rushed furiously toward
the courthouse.
| need not inform the reader by what
Eormality the Judgment was rcvcrsed-but
it was done at oncc-perhaps some violence
was done to the forms but Richard Wade
walked with me to my Office, where he was
folded in the arms Of his loving and devoted
sister.
lie was saved He was innocent What
thrill Of JOY ran through the veins of the
fair girl .....
We were Immediately joined by Mr.. Dem
ley, who took to himself much blame for
the part he had acted. lie appologized in
very humble terms to his book-kecper.
"You meant right, Mr.. Denlcy," said
Richard, taking his proasred hand in token
Of his forgiveness.
al was wrong, and the events Of this day
have taught me lesson which l shall never
forget, replied the merchant. 81 shall
make you such amends as are in my power,
and | begin by doubling your salary"
THANK you, sir, you are too kind
Ny innocence is established. which is Of
more consequence to me than anything
else" -..
The parties left my Office soon after. The
scene when the poor mother was informed
of the result can easily be imagined by the
reader. Since that day, have been proud
to number among my personal friends the
members Of the Wade family.
Richards friend returned from the South
few days after. He had not received the
letters he had sent him, and was ignorant of
the events which had occurred in his absence.
Richard paid him, and it is not little sim
gular that this slme friend became the hus-
band of Alice two years after. Mr.. Denley
kept his word with Richard; the year after
he was admitted as partner, and has long
since made his fortune.