The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-07-02
THE DAILY EMPIRE.
H. H. ROBINSON,
puDLlSlIER AND PROPRIETOR.
The Quaker aud the nlrhwayman.

W lnt hllnlls nc saw nef cntcr the nnlf-
open gateway ofasplendld residence Mt the
West End.
'Tis here thought the Quaker thank fully
raising his eyes 70 Heaven, Then, In pass
Ing before the house, he saw servant In
the yard patting the beast and conducting
her 10 tho stable he then asked of the first
person he met the name of the proprietor
OF the house.
what, are you q stranger In this pnrt of
the town, that you do not know the resi-
dcnce Of the rich merchant Wercsford ~
The Quaker stood petrlIied.
"Wersford, repeated the man, believing
himself misunderstood; "you we'll know
the man who has made so great fortune"
wThanks, my friend, thauksn replied
Toby.
lie was unable to recover himself.
Wcrcsford, Edwards n,ther--a respected
man-he my thief!
He believed himself the butt OF dream
aud wished 10 return home. Nevertheless
he called to mind several Instances of re-
spectacle men who had been connected
with bands OF maleMctors. Then his Inn
mense fortune, the source of which was so
uncertain; then his mare which seemed to
be going to hor master. Toby was de-
termined To solve the mystery He
went boldly Into the yard and demanded
speech with the master, who, although Il
was nearly noon, was still ubcd--apother
Indication of a night of fatigue. The
Quaker Insisted upon being introduced Inn
mcliatcly, and soon found himself IN
Wcrcstord's bcd-chmmber lie had Just
walked, and, rubbing his eyes, asked, n little
out of humor;
"Who are You, sir, aud what do you
want?'
The sound of his voice awakened Toby's
recollection aud completed his conviction.
Quietly taking u chair, he posted himself
near the bed, without removing his hat.
You remain covered ?" cried the SUR
prised merchant.
II ann n Quakor,n replied the other. with
much calmncss "and you know such Is our
usagcY
AZ the first words of the Quaker, Weres-
ford sprung up. and closely examined his
visitor. Without doubt he recognized him,
for he turned pale.
"Well,n said he, stnmmcrlng, 'what Is, Il
you please. thc-the--subIect which brings
you hitherY'
II ask pardon for having shown so much
haste" replied Toby, "hut among friends
II h not usual to stand upon ceremony. and
! am come, without form to ask for my
watch which YOU borrowed yesterday"
"Thc watch"
II value II much--it was my poor wife's
and oanlnot do without II. My brother
ili-law, the alderman, never would pardon
me for letting n Jewel which recalls to mind
his sister, 10 pass from my hand day"
The name of the alderman seemed to
make some impression upon Weresford
Without waiting for reply, Toby contln-
ued;
"You viii much obligo me by returning
those twelve guineas which lent you nj
the same time; nevertheless, II yon are In
want of them, ! consent to lend them TO
yon' on condition that you give me re-
ccipt."
The GOODNESS of tho Quaker SO much dis
the merchant that he dared not
deny the possession Of the stolen articles
hut. not wishing To acknowledge II, he hes
intcd To reply. and Toby added:
II have told you ot the projected mar
rlage of my daughter Mary. had received
n sum of two hundred pounds sterling for
the brides portion. but have met with an
accident; last evening, on the London road,
! was completely robbed, so completely
that am come to pray you give your son
y marriage portion. which had II not been
for that | should never have asked of you"
My son.
"Eh yes; don't You know that II Is him
that Is Ia love With Mary, and Is 10 marry
hcr."
Edward !" cried the merchant, throwing
himself nc the foot of the bed.
Edward Wercsford," calmly replied the
Quaker taking pinch Of snnil. '"I.et us
STE do something for him. should dis
like 10 have him know what passed last
night, and II You do not furnish the SUN
have promised, Il VIII be necessary that |
should tell him how | lost It,"
Wercstorti ran 10 n secretary, took out
box with triple lock. opened Il aud placed
IN the hands OF the Quaker his watch, his
pnrr's s.ni fts~nSef nsv.s.>s~~ R-~~I
"Goodr' said the Quaker, on receiving
thcmi 81 see was right la depending upon
YOU"
"Is this all you wish ?" said the merchant,
In u brisk tone.
No; require something further of your
speak" !"
"lyou must dIslnhcrit your son"
"lIowYN
"You must dlsinhert him. do not wish
IL said TINT ! have speculated upon your
fortune,n and finishing these words the
Quaker len the oh hnbcr. mo" murmnr-
cd he when alone! 'chidren ere not bound
by the faults of their parents. Mary shall
marry the son of this man, but touch his
stolen money, never
When in the yard. "Iio, my ffIcndr
cried ho Ia Wcrcsionl, who WIS looking out
OF the window, ''order my horse To be
brought out" ..
- f'M HhNHiHNH NNll nlountr
ed, carrying behind his bag of money, and
provided with his watch and purse, nj a
pace rogained his honse.
II hayc Just made my marriage visit 10
your father said he to Edward, whom lac
found there. u believe that we shall be
able 10 agree
Two hours AfteL Weresfod arrived at
Toby house, aud taking him aside:
"flonest Quaker" said he, your proceed
Ing has touched me 10 the bottom Of nv
soul; you might have dlshonorcd ma. have
illshonorcd my sou, ruined me In his esti-
nation. aud have made him unhappy In Ne
iusing him your daughter; you have acted |
Ikea wise man, aud man of heart. |
Wish no longer 90 blush In your presence.
Take these papers. Good-byl YOU will
never see me again"
lie then len, aud the Quaker opened the
papers; first there were checks of large
amounts ON the best houses la London then
camc long list of names, and by the side
OF each name was plaoed the amount of
larger or smaller sums a note was pretixed
70 Il, upon which the Quaker read as fol-
lows;
'sfhese are the names OF those who have
been robbed; the hgures are the amounts
which ought to be returned. Draw the
money ffom my bankers, as though for the
purpose of torclgn exchanges, aud then
make the restitution secretly. An that ~
mains viii be my legitimate fortune and