, 1863-02-14
The Stolen Bills.

Frankfort. One morning, direct from Frankfort,
came among other correspondence, the following,
just in the ordinary characters, and bearing all
the marks of the other letters by the same mail
only this later in date, and appeared to have been
written on the steamer:
"GENTLEMEN.- clerk Of our establishment
has absconded, bearing bills and notes to the
value of four thousand pounds. We have traced
him, by unfrequented routes to Boulonge, where
he embarked for England
"He is a nephew of the principal, who is in the
greatest CONSERVATION, and his character was hith-
erto unmpeachable As it is, probably he will
Immediately seek to change his bills into cash, so
far as he can, (though many are valueless any
where but here) use no delay i seeking for him.
He is sure to come direct to london. Beyond
this you will know the most likely place to find
him, and l am instructed to say you may pay him
four hundred pounds ifhe will deliver the bills in
to your hands and go to Australia. M. Dorval
will not hear Of prosecution, if it is possible to
obtain the papers by other means but if you find
him, and he will not deliver them entire, accord
ing to the list sent herewith, he is to be given into
custody.
"Hs name is Jules Dorival, and he is five feet
seven inches high, of fair complexion, light curly
hair, and handsome moustache Of the same
color He will probably have shaved this off and
otherwise have disguised himself, but there is
large brown egg-Shaped mole Immediately below
the left ear, which cannot be hidden, and by this
you my be sure to recognize him. He also
shutters slightly when excited but otherwise speaks
good English.
"Use all speed, and should you be fortunate
enough to obtain the papers, forward them with
out mails delay, as they are of greatest impor-
tance. Yours, pro NJ. Dorival
GA LECHE."
And here followed a concise list of missing bills
of every denomination. Acting upon the advice
contained herein, the Messrs. Gerald instituted
inquiries everywhere; but they were utterly fruit
less. Nothing could be heard of a man answer
ing the description.
week had elapsed, and nothing learned of
him. The elder Gerald was on Change, and talk
ing to junior partner of the bank, when his at.
tention was attracted by the rather singular con-
duct of a stranger, who, after addressing num-
Der of members in a most un-English way was
sauntering up and down, apparently very well
pleased with his own personal appearance there
Mr.. Gerald fixed his eye upon him, purposely
though as it were by accident, passed him. He
had no moustache, nor could he observe signs of
the mole mentioned but in other respects he an
swered exactly the description given In passing
him again he purpOaely stumbled against him.
BEG pardon, sir, said he.
"Gg-ranted, sir l think the ffault was mine,"
was the reply, as Mr. Gerald moved away.
'It's the man, he said to bis companion, when
they were out of hearing. "Keep your eye upon
him till we near the gate, and then take detect
i've to my chambers at the bank, and keep him in
the inner room, unless ring the bell. do not
like this in Dorival, and he ought to be prosecu-
ted. Personal feelings should be subservient TO
public duties where the justice and wel-being of
the world is concerned"
"We can't afford to lose Dorival's business"
said the junior, with keen eye to profits
81 know" was the rejoinder, "and shall act as
desired; but Go not like it. Here he is again.
Now, use speed, and I will devise some means of
bringing him." Then he added, aloud, "Good
morning.
81 trust did not hurt Mons-you, sir" said the
stranger, opening conversation Mr.. Gerald was
puzzling himself to find pretext for and saun-
tering up with a simper.
"Not in the least" said Mr.. Gerald, nodding,
and changing his side from right to left ostensi-
bly, for the purpose of speaking to some one, but
in reality the better to observe his companion and
look for mole. The hair was SO arranged as to
hide the left ear and part of the cheek"
There were many speculations as to Gerald's
intercourse with stranger whom half the mem
bers present had been ridioulng, and whose ap-
pearance there at all was an enigma; but still that
gentleman walked up and down by his side, en-
deavoring to discover the sign which would prove
his identity.
TIE wind freshened, and "It's an ill wind that
blows nobody any good )" so, after turning over
few hats and leading their owners some pretty
games at "Follow my leader" or, rather, "my
hat" the friendly wind lifted the tuft from Jules
Dorivals cheek, and displayed the egg-shaped
mole, to the entire satisfaction of Mr.. Gerald
Again the stranger relieved him of introducing
difficult matter.
81 have some Frankfort bills want discounted"
said Jules, bushing up to his brow
"If you will call at our office we will look at
hem, said Mr.. Gerald.
"What address ?"
Number twenty-four-. Oh I am going
lown, and you can walk with me-" Gerald replied
lurriedy; for he had nearly betrayed himself,
md of course he would know and avoid the house
Oorival dealt with.
The stranger very readily fell into his views,
nd the two walked away together. But when
hey reached the door-over which was written
Gerald, Gerald & Co."-he changed from red to
White and back again, looking round for street
y which he might escape; but there not being
me. he pleaded previously forgotten appoint
nent.
Mr.. Gerald turned round and said, planting
imsef before the path he was starting on, "Jules
)orival, must speak with you. Come in. Don't
make disturbance here"
The person he addressed was evidently aston
she'd to find himself known, and entered reluc-
antly into the bankers chamber; where he was
till more afraid on observing the gentleman in
yhose company he had lust seen Gerald, ard who