Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1868-12-18

senior partner noticed his appearance.
came forward and greeted him. The gen
tleman, prepared for war, hardened his
heart against an appeal for mercy, and
thought Of his wife. To his astonishment
the head of the firm, addressing one OF
the paying cashiers, requested him to a..
tend TO the Individual in question, directly
adding "Plenty Of money, my dear sir
plenty In the cellars no Inconvenience
In the world /" an assumption OF uncon.
cern which 30 operated upon the mind OF
the client that he bowed himself ont,
preferring 70 encounter curtain lecture
TO stulhfying his own Judgment as 70 the
stability Of the firm Of Overplus q
Co. Still, the Inconvenience and anxiety
to the partners was almost intolerable; I;
and as day after day passed, and Sir An
thony gave no sign, whilst, to the chagrin
and modification of Harley, the cash
which would have instantly relieved them
Of all trouble was lying untouched In tha
Golfers, that gentleman vented his spleen
upon the unfortunate ScotchmaD, leading
him such life Of misery as only the con-
sciousness of rectitude, and perhaps the
desire of triumph over his adversary,
could alone have enabled him to sustain.
Whatever provocation the clerk might
AhNO kANOng nOnONCA dAookkSC0bAC NV
warning to the sanguine junior partner,
yet 1t redounded little to the credit of the
latter that he shoald have gloated over the
approaching misery of Dismissal which
seemed the Inevitable consequence Of the
Scotchman's falsehood.
But Harley seemed to have taken a per
sonal view Of the matter; the true reason
of his bitterness against McAdam being
the Difference paid TO his story by the
head of the firm, and the adoption by that
ssgacious veteran Of an antagonistic line
of policy So far had Harley carried this
feeling, that on several occasions of press
ing danger he had boldly advocated the
appropriation of portion of the baro-
nets deposit to meet the emergency; but
in vain; his eoadjutor remained firm and
even Ferguson expressed q doubt as to
the advisability of meddling with the
money till the appointed time had expired.
Such was the state of affairs on the morn
ing of the eventful day which was to de-
eide the future of McAdam. The part
ners were assembled in solemn conclave,
ready to pass sentence on the culprit, or
to congratulate themselves on an escape
from certain destruction. "Ha, ,ha p laughed
Harley, mockingly, that young scoundrel
has been playing deep game, depend
upon 1t. On my life, believe the fellow
is spy, a sneaking, Jesuitical hypocrite,
who has been doing his utmost to ruin
usp
"You are too hard upon the poor fel-
low" remarked Ferguson, kind-hearted,
generously disposed man. "As Markham
said, even if the affair does not turn out as
McAdam anticipated, yet the reasons for
his statement may be valid" e..
"Valid or not, stick to my text. Either
he gives US satisfactory evidence of this
plot, this very day, or he leaves our ser
vice." said Harley, haughtily.
81 agree with Ferguson; you are unjust
to this Scotch lad. Let us be thankful
that our credit has been upheld withou,
the aid of this money. cannot believe
that McAdam has been actuated by any
but good motives" remarked the senioi
partner.
"You are both blind, completely blind
to the fact of the case believe, on my
conscience, that the fellow put us off witt
this trumped.up story solely to preven
our utilizing the cash, !" persisted Harley.
"Ill tell you what It is, Harley" sait
Ferguson, promptly, an bet you thou
sand pounds that this fellow clears him
self, either by the actual event or by salts
factory explanation"
"Done |" cried the fiery junior.
Gentlemen, you forget yourselves; thiI
is no place for gambling remarked thu
head of the firm, rebukingly. "Come, lel
US dismiss the subject, and proceed t.
business"
Scarcely, however, had the trio com
menced their labors when the cashier en-
| tered the room.
swell, Markham, what is it''y" inquired
the senior partner, removing his glasses
from his nose, and leaning back in hi
chair.
"a draft for five hundred Thousand
pounds from Sir Anthony GriphalA" sal!
the cashier, quietly.
The partners glanced at each other, as
| founded.
"Eh? you're joking surely 7" exclaimed
Harley, whose face wore somewha
sheepish, crestfallen expression.
"Here it is, sir; you can inspect !
yourself"
The senior partner was deeply moved
his venerable, kindly visage clouded owe
| with Just indignation, not unmingled will
alarm but gradually anger at the bas'
treachery of the renowned firm of Grip
hall overcame all considerations of pru
dence.
aPay the money, Markham, ever,
farthing, Just as they sent it. Let m
know when the clerk is ready to leave"
/" Well, Harley, how do you feel?
trifle lighter ?" exclaimed Ferguson, a
the cashier retired.
ayes, confess that I was wrong. Wha
a dastardly trick of that shriyelled-up oil
scamp, Sir Anthony !"
"a cruel, cruel plot, Harley" said tn
head of the firm, sadly. But for tn
warning given us, it would have been bu
too successful
"No doubt If it,-not shadow 0
doubt about it." agreed Ferguson.
"The old rascal ought to be horse
whipped. A thousand wasn't it, Harley
Ha, ha p
The cashier announced that Sir An
thony's clerk WAS preparing TO leave witt
the cash. The head Of the firm passe'
into the outer Office, and confronted tn
clerk ofthe renowned millionaire.
"Ten Sir Anthony, with my compli
ments, that he has not succeeded in effeci
ing the ruin of his earliest benefactor,
said the old man, sternly; then, taking n
further heed Of the astonlshed messenger
retraced his steps into his sanctum, ate
beckoning the Scotchman, McAdam, 3
follow him. Having seated himself, b
addressed the latter 1--WE are much in
depted to you, Mr.. McAdsm, for saving u
from very unpleasant predieanIenti bu
before expressing our sense of the obliga
ton under which we labor, In a practices
manner, we should wish TO learn fror
your lips the source whence you obtaine
the information requisite to put Us on ou
guard"
"From my sisters husband, sir, who
clerk In the employ Of the baronet, an
who. will certainly be discharged, nov
that the secret Of the plot Is made known.
1--WE wiz provide for him" Temarke
the senior partner, shortly. Well, sil
what elseg"
aMy brother-in-law waa dining ct
cofee-haHse In Cheapslde When he oVel
). heard 9 conversation between the bart
not's confidential clerk and the baronet
nephew, Implying the intention q 81
Anthony 10 ftin you, II possible this b