Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-12-18

"You are both bind, completely
blind, to the fact Of the case: believe,
on my conscience, that the fellow put us
off with this trumped-up story solely to
prevent our utilizing the cash." persisted
Harley.
"I'll tell you what it is Harley" said
Ferguson. promptly. "I'll bet you a
thousand pounds that this fellow clears
himself, either by the actual event or by
satisfactory explanation"
"Done" cried the fiery junior.
Gentleman, you forget yourselves
this is no place for gambling" remarked
the head of the firm, rebukingly. "Come,
let us dismiss the subject and proceed to
business"
Scarcely, however, had the trio com.
menced their labors when the cashier en-
tered the room.
"Well. Markham, what is it?" inquir
ed the senior partner, removing his glass
es from bis nose, and leaning back in his
chair.
"A draft for five hundred thousand
pounds from Sir Anthony Griphall," said
the cashier, quietly.
Eli? veu'rc joking surely g. exclaim.
ed Harley, whose face wore a somewhat
sleepish, crestfallen expression.
Here it is, sir; you can inspect it
yourself"
The senior partner was deeply moved !;
his venerable kindly visage clouded over
with just Indignation. not unningled
with alarm; but gradually anger at the
base treache-y of the renowned firm of
Griphall overcame all considerations of
prudence.
PAY The money. Markham, every
farthing, just as they sent it. Let me
know when the clerk is ready to leave"
Well, Harley, how do you feel a
triie lighter?" exclaimed Ferguson, as
the cashier retired.
Yes, | confess that [ was wrong.
What distardIv trick of that shriveled-
up old scamp, Sir Anthony!
"A cruel, cruel plot, Harley" said the
head of the firm, sadly. But for the
warning given us, it would have been
out 100 SUCCESSFUL.
mo doubt of it,-not a shadow Of
doubt about It," agreed Ferguson.
1.-The old rascal ought to be horse
whipped. A thousand, wasn't it, Hsr-
ley? Ha. hap
The cashier announced that Sir An
thongs clerk was preparing to leave with
the cash. The head of the firm passed
into the outer Office, and confronted the
clerk of the renowned millionaire.
Tell Sir Anthony, with my eompli
ments, that he has not succeeded in af-
fecting the ruin of his earliest benefac-
tor" said the old man sternly then, TAX
ING no further heed of the astonshed
messenger, retvaced his steps into his
sanctum, after reckoning the Scotchman,
McAdam, to follow him. Having seated
himself, he addressed the latter: . We
are much indebted to you, Mr.. McAdam,
for saving us from a very unpleasant pre-
dicament; but before expressing our sense
of the obligation under which we labor,
in a practic, manner, we should wish to
learn from your lips the source whence
you obtained the information requisite 10
put us on our guard"
From my sisters husband, sir, who
is a clerk in the employ of the baronei,
and who will certainly be discharged,
now that the secret of the plot is made
known"
ave will provide for him." remarked
the senior partner, shortly. I" Well, sir,
what else2"
sMy brother in-law was dining Mt
coffee-house in Cheapside, when be over
heard conversation between the baro
nets confidential clerk and the baronet's
nephew, implying the intention of Sir
Anthony to ruin you, if possible; this
being in revenge for slight you once
put upon him in the Stock Exchange,
many years ago. My brother felt it to
be his duty to mention the circumstance
to me, under promise not to reveal his
name, in order that | might put you OH
your guard, SIR"
How will this affect your brother in
law Z" asked Harley.
He was seen by the two gentleman,
and, though he appeared wholly uncon
seious of their presence, their suspicious
were evidently aroused; in fact they
have kept their eyes upon him ever since"
We shall not forget you, Mr. Mead
am" remarked the head of the firm, rs
be signed the young man to retire.
Nor did he forget him; for within a
few years of the extraordinary attempt
to ruin the firm of Overplus & Go. by
Sir Anthony Griphall, the name of Hec-
tor McAdam was enrolled among the
partners of that once more fourishing
concern; the next junior, Harley, having
atoned for his harshness by supporting
the Scotchman's interests on every posi-
bic occasion.
A word for BOYS.