The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-11-29
Gbe Qin1es, Mem Bloomfield, 1)a.

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"'Why return it, of course replied
Spencer, coldly, bestowing upon me a
glance of contempt.
g 1T is too late to do that, groaned.
'There are couple of policeman watch
ing the door, and cannot pass them with
out being detected
It's very awkward affair certainly
very awkward he returned, glancing
uneasily toward the door. For my part
| don't see how you are to get out of it.
| don't know as there is anything l can
do; and as matters will probably take a
serious turn, you must be aware that l
am rendering myself liable to suspicion
by stopping here talking with you. So
good-morning, Mr.. Smith. wish you
well, and out of your trouble
"'For Heavens sake, Spencer I ex-
claimed observing his look of contempt
and suspicion, you don't suppose that I
am guilty of this thing,-that 1 did it in
tentionally, and for the purpose of rob-
bing the man p
" Why, really, Smith, I do not wish
to be either judge or jury; but it does
look somewhat singular that you should
pick any mans pocket of large sum of
money, whether you happened to know
him or not. You say it was done for
joke perhaps it was though I must con-
fess I cannot see the point"
"'At all events, you'll not betray me 2"
[ asked, in an imploring tone.
"'No,' he replied III not betray
YOU Then with severe look he added
That is, not if you follow up your pres
ent intention of restoring the property
And he turned away and left the room
"'Good heavens, am lost p' | mutter-
ed, while the perspiration poured down
my face. He believes me guilty, and
to will everybody else. What can I do
| shall never be able to face those con-
founded policemen Without doubt
shall pass this very night within the walls
of a Jail, in company with other felons.
What will my friends, and, above all,
what will Mar ion think when she learns
that l am common pickpocket and
thief?
"Almost fainting from excess of emo
tion, | leaned against pillar and gazed
vacantly about me. Change hour was
nearly over, and the crowd that had
thronged the hall was rapidly thinning
out. In few minutes there would be
scarcely dozen persons present, when
the officers would have no difficulty in
ferreting me out. I strove to nerve my
self for the event that was impending by
walking rapidly back and forth across the
hall. Presently some one entered the
door; it was Dick Jones
"'Dick 7 | almost screamed, beckoning
him toward me-
"tWhy, Bobw he exclaimed, as he
came toward me and grasped my hand
what is the matter You look as if you
had got the yellow fever Are you sick 2"
"Yes-very sick replied and with
a sense of the deepest humiliation, l re-
counted the circumstances. Dick heard
meto che end in silence, looking very
grave.
"'Sure you do not think | intended
any evil?" | CALCULATED, an agony of
spirit, as he continued to gaze upon the
floor, silent and thoughtful.
wNo, Bob,' he returned, very gravely;
knowing as do, your unfortunate pro-
pensity, | cannot but believe your state
ment, though the case certainly looks bad
and [ fear it would be difficult to con-
vince strangers of your innocence
g" But you will do something for me
won't you Dick 2" said.
"' Why, yes; I'll do all cam he re-
piled. What is the name of the gentle
man you plundered | will go to him
and see what sort of an arrangement
can make; we shall have to do it quick,
too, for see the officers are watching us.
What's the name.
"' l have not the slightest idea who
he was. | shall have to examine the
wallet to discover that Do you suppose
| can do SO without being discoveredY
$50 Well, you will have to take that
risk anyway. Go into that corner and
examine. | will stand before you to pre-
vent notice as much as possible. BE
spry, now, for there's no time to lose'
With trembling fingers I drew the
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