The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1863-07-24
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WALTER GRANTLYs REVENGE.

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ted Of the largest number Of Clerks
Among them were two young men of
nearly the same age, which we have selec-
ted to figure as the two principal charac-
ters in our story. Their names were
Walter Gantly and George Hill, and
both were on equal footing in tho estab-
lishment.
Walter Grantly was a whole souled
young man, and was as earnestly devo-
ted to his avocation AS any man iu the
city. Knowingly, he would not injure
any person under any consideration. but
pursued an upright course to all, especi-
ally to his employers, By whom he was
highly esteemed.
George Hill, was also devoted to his
business, and held the confidence of its
patrons. He possessed an uhbounded
stock of ambition, which unfortunately,
would not stop all times within the strict
bounds Of honesty. lie often said that
nothing OF ordinary nature should stop
him 10 the coarse he had marked out for
himself, in his line of business and ad-
vancement. But at the time we date
our story, he fancied an obstacle was i'll
his path, and that obstacle, Walter Grant
ley. :.
One of the head clerks had given notice
that he was about to leave the establish
meut tosenter another firm as a partner.
This would occasion desirable vacancy,
and either he or Walter, would be advan-
ced to that post. He was convinced that
no others in the store possessed the requl'
site knowledge and ability so there was
but one who stood between him and his
much coveted position.
At this position of affairs he would not
have hesi,ated to have managed to lay
blame Of some sort upon his rival, bad he
not thought that he at least stood an equa
chance with him, but he did not, as n few
days later discovered.
About week before the head clerk
was to leave, George overheard the mem
bers of the firm discussing his and Wal
ter'smert's, and after a somewhat lengthy
discussion heard them arrive at the con
cluslon to bestow the situation upon his
rival He listened until the con nversatior
WAS concluded, then skunk away to form
some plan for the dowlall Of his compan
ion.
Some three days after he had overheard
the discussion of his employers, he re-
quested an intervieW with them. 1t was
granted during the day, and George made
known his business.
"What have to say, sirs, pains me
very much. yet | feel it my duty to make
you aware of piece of information tha
has recently been made known to me -
It is of one connected with this house
else l should not trouble myself abou
it,"
"Of whom does it concern ?" inquired
Mr.. Savage.
Your clerk, Walter Grantley."
"Indeed, what Of him We have al
ways considered him one of our mos
trusty clerks, honest, steady, and wholly
devoted to his business. What have yol
learned of.fim 2"
"That he frequents noted gambling
saloon on N Street"
"Frequents gambling house? l Cal
hardly believe that. | could almost hav'
sworn that lie never saw the inside o
such place in his life."
"And yet l have information Of a posi-
tive character that such is the case"
"Perhaps your informant was no
trustworthy"
81 could willingly have believed that
but to-day all doubts were dssipated
when be asked me to accompany hin
there tonight"
"What answer did you make bim?"
"That never frequented such places,
"Do you think he will go there to-
night p
! II think he will. Such was his inten'
tion."
"Then tits decided" Said Mr.. Savage
rising. II will visit the place to nigh
and make sure with my own eyes that he
is addicted to this terrible vice. We had
thoughts of advancing him to the head
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