The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-05-15
mad about this Shipper / almost wish

mad about this slipper. I almost wish
had never seen 1t.
Just then one Of the partners came int
the office. Haley" he said, did yo
pick up an account, written on slip Q
paper, of an order TO be ex ecuted 70
Grylls?"
Il did, sir, and put it In my pocket.book
as ! thought you had most likely droppec
it,"
"Thank you, Haley. Just like you.
admire fellow that has his wits abou
him. -
| put my hand in for the pocket book
and forgot all about the slipper for mo
ment in nv pleasure at my employer
praise; but it had not forgotten me, an,
| tumbled out. The sandals, being entanglet
with the pocket book, hung from my hant
as slipped the elastic off the book, anc
then the slipper fell upon the floor. AL
this happened much more quickly than
have written it, but a grave trown rested OF
my employers face as l handed him the
paper pea >. = u.,or no,,. ,o.o,,. :. %
give yon fatherIy word Of warning. 1t il
better young man should not carry such
things in his pocket; at least should not al
low other people to see them. y
looked up astonished. Mr.. Arnold,
second partner in the firm, was fifty years
of age, and bachelor What did he know
about such things?
81 think / could explain to your salts.
faction SIR that this is an accident, if you
had time and really involves nothing at all
wrong" -
81 quite believe you, Haley; but every
one won't be so merciful.
Mr.. Arnold went out and closed the door.
| never thought, never guessed, before,
what elaborate crcumst ances might depcnd
upon slipper. But when i got home
locked it undetermined to bring no
more annoyance upon myself by keeping it
so close at hand.
| had invited one, two or three young
men few days afterwards to have pull
on the river, and then to sup with me-
After pleasant hour and a half we came
back, hungry and exhilerated. conducted
my friends to my room. and whilst nc
chatted, Mrs. Pottle brought in supper A
discussion arose about a lecture of Ruskin's,
and his opinion about a certain picture of
Turner'S. Il can tell you exactly what he
said" L exclaimed, pulling out my keys
and opening my desk ''tor | copied the
paragraph into a note book. !"
turned down the lid, and there in the
sight Of my three friends was---not only the
note book, but the little lett slipper for
that unknown, uneeen foot A roar Of
laughter recalled me to my senses ,
lis that Chinise specimen, Haley? !
heard you'd bought one. " -1
What a ly ecy you arel Who is she,
Haley2"
Brown turned out with blue. Very
tasty, indeed, should say.
Meet me by moonlight alone"
WHO stole the slipper?'
Need say more? Mrs. Pottle, walking
about the room, heard some of the remarks,
ard gave me, / thought, look of malicious
triumph.
BE merciful to fellow for once" / said
'and keep the affair secret till
give you leave to split. "
T'When will that be2' asked Harry Daw-
son.
"Give me month, Harry"
And you'll let us know in month how
It goes on?"
Eyes. If | know myself"
Haley hasn't cheek enough to carry on
,ourting,' said Dawson. He hardly |
Knows what's what, or who s who, or when's
when. think, my boy, you'd better come
o me to drill in ths art. I've had plenty !
II practice, al d am up to thing or two
should advise you to get the other foot, |
md have pair of them" T"
"Yon're dreadful nuisance, Dawson"
aid Frank Jones. Let the poor fellow
est in peace now, and come away home; it |
S getting late.
But had no rest that night, for contin-
tally that little slipper walked round my |
ed, and over my chest, and on my fore
and round m, bed again: /
Mkt day l thought Mrs. Pottle looked |
{ her spoons and furniture suspiciously |
nd appeared i'll at ease, the day after that
found her hunting behind my sofa when
came into breakfast, and | ventured to |
ay,. Are you looking for anything, Mrs.
'ottle?"
"Well, no, sir, thank you, sir" she said,
esitatingly, and Immediately went down
tairs for The coffee.pot. d..
When returned home in the evening,
here was young lady in the passage talk
ng to Mrs. Pottle; but passed up with
ut close investigation. just as | turned
he corner of the staircase l heard these
lords in pleasant voice. Il wish could
nd it; it is such ridiculous thing to lose
am almost sure I must have left it in the
arlor when | brought it down to show to
and forgot to carry it away. l
m sorry to have troubled you again, Mrs
'ottle, and it is of no great consequence. "
"Shal ask Mr.. Haey?"
20 no. OF course, if he had seen it he
would have given it to you. 1t wasn't his. "
md she laughed girlish, silyery, merry
augh. |
/ softly opened my room door and went
n. Would she think me a thief, them
Who was she? The front door closed after
"Good evening, Mrs Pottle, and | look
d out of my window, and watched heT,
hen taking my hat again ran down stairs,
beying sudden impulse, and followed her.
Soon she turned into wide street, then
mother, and then calling cab, she step
,ed into it--but heard the address-No.
a, Victoria Terrace. So | called another |
nd followed her. On we wont till the ter.
ace was reached, and stepped out, dis
missed the cabn,an, and waited for Cinder.
lila TO alight. A curious accident occurred |
lere; the horse took fright as the driver de
cended to open the door, the poor man fell
IN the pavement, and the young lady whose
DOT was on the step, fell into my arms; but
could no' avoid her receiving bad sprain,
hough she acted bravey, like true hero
ne, and did not faint.
"You arc hurt, | fear" I said, carefully
ifting her in my aams, and slowly ascend
ng the steps. Just then the door of No.
a opened-an old servant appeared The
I'D gentleman began to cry. lie was evil
lently childish. Look to the poor cab
lriver," said to the servants as / passed
Madam, where shall carry the yourg
ady?"2
''Tn here, if you please. / am SO very
much obliged to you; it would have been
he death Of us both ifanythiDg ever hap
pened to Katie. - eG.
The old lady led the way to handsome
" furnished dining room, and | laid Katie
On the sofa. She opened pair of very
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