The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-11-23

to accompany me as far as the
landing, III Case l might require
him.
I followed the woman TO a front
room, opening the door Of which,
she badc me enter. l obcyed, ard
beheld my late clerk, handsomely
dressed, standing near the fire
place, with y young, pretty, baby
faced girl resting on his arm.
At first | feared that, despite
: my white hair, necktie, aud cieri-
cal appearance, he would recognize
me; bat not so; he advanced, say,
! ing, in an off hand manner:
Il am sorry Mr.. L. should
have disappointed US at the last
momen., sir; but rs he has recon,
mended yoa in his stead, no doubt
: it is all correct"
: Il have not the least doubt
about it, sir" I answered, disS"is
ing my voice. Mr.. Ii is tho
last Person to throw up al engage
! meut on trivial motive"
"Thcn, sir, beg YOU to proceed
at once"
"Firs,," I said. "might I ask &
few moments private conversation
with you?'
He glanced down at the young
lady, who seemed timidIy to look
dissent, for he said:
"Anything, however private
that you have to say to me, sir
this young lady, soon to be my
wife, may hear"
care you so sure OF that: Mr.
Browulowe ?" l said, fixing my
eyes upon his.
For an instant, I fancied, hi.
cheek blanched but, recoverine .
himself, he replied:
Yes. Why not sir %
ooh yes" murmurcd the young
lady, "dear Edwin bid him b
quick. I fear my father"
! "Madam," | said, advancing
! ':you have yet more to fear the
arts Of 4 rogue and ! swindlcr."
/ "What,. sir z" cried he, ferccly
while the poor girl clung to hin
in terror.
Yes, swindler! I would have
spared the young lady this un
pleasant disclosure had it beer
possible, but it was not. Mr.. III:
win Brownlowc, I arrest you fo1
en- bezzlcmcnt!" I said, at ths
same time removing my wig ant
whiSkcrs.
"Grcat Heaven " he calculated
starting back, Mr.. Co. Thcl
added, Indignantly, 1T is false il
Is mistake! Look, fcllow-tht
lady has tainted 7"
DO not disturb yourself; I vii
Get assistance" I said, Interrupt
ting him as he moved to the door
and opening it myself.
I bcckoncd TO the man who hac
accompanied me. On entering,
motioned to my clerk, whom the
officer, going up to, Immediately
arrested.
The poor girl, as she at last be
ran to see the accusation was real
ly true, screamed, and burst init
passionate tears.
MY dear young lady" I said
kiudIy, taking her hand. 'contro
your feelings, and bo thankful thai
yon have escaped the snares of al
impostor and q thief. | believe
this man has represented himself
to you as rich and we'll born. Bott
statements are false. Ihe mon
ey he has robbed ne OF. See, be
cannot deny it,"
The wretched child-for sht
seemed little more-turned an ap
pcaling look at her would be hus
band, and seemed about to speak
but the sullen, almost harsh, cx
preston ho turned upon his in
tended victim was enough, anc
she sank weeping into q chair.
motioncd the officer to remove
! Brownlowc and have q cab called
Then | waited till the poor girl:
grief was a little less vehement
when I asked her where she lived
so that I might take her home.
| Alter awhile she told me, but OF
her knees besouyht me not to lc'
| her father know what she had done
Her protcstations Of repentance
were so sincere, and her prayer!