The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1865-09-28
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School was over for the day. Armed
with satchels and dinner pals, the schol
ars filed out Of the school house, and in
merry groups wended their way home
ward The last to go were two boys Of
twelve, who had been kept after school,
for deficiency in geography. Their
names were, respectively, Tom Gray and
Frank Green 5#a a5.
Tom said Frank, have you had any
peaches this year, ~
Only one; Uncle Ben brought us one
apiece when he came from Boston, last
Saturday. Wasn't it prime though
Then you're better off than am, for 1
havn't had any. But l know where
there are some, and l mean to have more
than one, this very night
You do, exclaimed Tom, eagerly,
Whereabouts are theyT
Frank looked carefully about him to
make sure that no one was within hear
ing, and whispered in Squire Pitman' s
garden
But, said Tom, little obviously,
that would he stealing
o. said Frank, hell never miss 'em,
The trees are ever 50 full. 1t made my
mouth water when l passed there this
morning They're more than he can eat,
and we might rs well have cm as to
leave 'em rot on the trees.
SO we had, said Tom, who was east
" persuaded. Are you going to
night!
Yes, there isn't any moon;' SO that
will be in our favor. Will you go?
Yes When will you be ready
Call for me at half past eight. I'll be
at the corner of the orchard. Mind and
bring bag with you. We shall want to
carry away few. -.
41.All right. III he on hand
Squire Pitman, the owner of the gar
den referred to hy the boys, had recently
removed into Cedarvilie He had spent
most OF his life i'll the city, where he had
accumulated fortune, part of which
he invested in fine old place, which
chanced to he for sale The former
proprietor had paid particular attention
t. the garden, Introducing choice varie-
ties of fruit trees, which were now in ex
cellent bearing condition. Squire Pit
man, Che was called Squire out of def
crcncc To his wealthy Ii ii moved into
tl,cFvillaSe too recently TO have made
any acqnaintances He was a pleasant
looking old gentleman, rather old fash
ioncd in his appearance, who usually
walked with n gold headed cane.
After supper that evening, the gar
dcuer came in and requested TO speak
with him for a moment.
We'll, James, said the old gentleman,
what is it,
Il suspect SIR said James. that an
astcmpt will be made to rob your fruit
trees tonight
Bless my soul, What makes you think
sol
81 happened to overhear two boys talk
ing about il couldn't hear all they
said, but hear. enough TO show wha,
they are after
DO you think they are coming to
night? asked the Squire after lons
pause.
Yes, sir; shall l let out the dog?'
No, he might bite en-.
And serve EN- right
Il would rather have them brought in
to me. You may get Reuben to stant
watch with YOU, afd if you catch them
yon may bring them into the house
Yes. sir, said James
So Tom aud Frank met as agreed upon
and started in company for the gar
den
Did you bring bag with you,' askec
Frank.
.soi.No; hut I've cot an extra haudker
chief, thatll hold a good lot
s#s'Ati right, we can hide them in th
bushes. and we can go TO 'em when W
want EN-
BY half past eight il was quite dark
There was no moon. and only here An,
there star was visible.
Jt's . iolls night said Frank