The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-10-04

WnSJnnS, 1nere no luck about the
house"
1t was evident that the man was in a
fair way to make fortune and his ex-
traordinary luck at finding valuables,
while it astonished me for its singularity,
satisfied me of his honesty. The mys-
terry was, how came these things in his
way?
y
Several years passed. | was once more
in my native city of Philadelphia. The
circumstances alluded to above had been
almost forgotten, and the man and his pc
culiarities were things of the past.
| had some business to transact in the
Girard Bank this was in the year 1S41.
Just as [ entered the main room, | per-
ceived that something was wrong. Sew
eral men were standing at the paying tel
ler's desk, and as 1 heard the teller say,
" Sir, you must leave the package with
me" involuntarily stopped.
Mustw exclaimed the other, the
sound of whose voice caused me to start
Must, sir! There is no such word in
my vocabulary. [ will not deliver up
this money" emphasizing the word, "to
any man but the owner. You are not
the party who lost it, and have no more
claim to it than any one Of these gentle
men,"
g But, sir, you are a stranger"
True, and being stranger, | intend
to remain here until the owner of the
money returns. found it on the pave
ment in front of your bank You say
the money was drawn from it. The
amount is large-I have counted it
500, ,000."
Is there any one here who knows
this man ?"
Why ask the question If | remain
here-here, if you like, in custody-does
it matter whether [ ain stranger or
not 2"
At that moment he caught my eye
A peculiar smile passed over his counte-
nance, and without moments hesitation
he said:
"There stands gentleman who can
vouch for my being an honest man !'
Thus appealed to, stated that, 81
know the gentleman only in the way of
business, and have reason to know that
he is an honest man. Nor do / consider
the question one to be discussed. The
proof of his honesty is so apparent in
this case, that am somewhat surprised
it should even be questioned"
At that moment gentleman rushed
into the bank in state of great excite
ment, and loudly proclaimed his loss
The bank clerk, in a very significant
manner, pointing to my "friend," " said ::
"That man has found your money,
sir, and will not give it up"
"That is falsew exclaimed the finder.
Il would not give it up to you, nor to
any man unless his claim was fully
established to my satisfaction. IF this is
the gentleman who lost it, I shall have
much pleasure in delivering it up. l
found it, sir, in the street."
90, thanks :. thanks The loss would
have been thy ruin. Give me your ad-
dress, sir. | am agitated now, ! am una
BILE to act or say whatI intend to do"
"There, sir, is my card" And as he
turned to 90 out, he very politely handed
me one, remarking, " should be pleased
to see you" And he left the bank
whistling, know bank whereon the
wild thyme grows" looked at the card
he handed me. 1t bore the name Of
" Thaddeus Middleton, United States
Hotel"
" Shall | call ?" was the first question
that mentally asked myself However,
my curiosity had something to do with
my inclination, and | determined to pay
him visit
We met. 1t was in his room-a room
neatly furnished, as he said, at his own
expense,
81 am somewhat particular" he OBJ
served, Sand as l purpose to remain in
this city several years, ( had this room
fitted up 20 suit me, There, for instance,
is my bookcase. There is my lounge
Landlords never have such lounges; and
this is my choice Of Il carpet See it is
covered with flowers"
"Why," asked did you select Psuch
! q pattern W