The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1871-07-20

tho old gentleman entered the libra.
~, followed by an elderly lady l took
to be bis wife then . young gentle
mani had often noticed him be-
fore--snd last Of all the lady In white,
with q wide scarlet sash aud ueck-rib-
bon. Soon after young woman
whom I had also ofteu seeu in the
garden. apparau,ly the govsrness, a.
she always had q curley-hcadcd little
boy by her side, entered, leading the
urchu for the solo purpose, it would
seem, Of bidding them oil good night
Tho old gentleman took him 10 his
arms aud carcssed him for a while.
and after short trolic with each one
he was led off by his govorness. Then
the young gentleman drew down the
shades, aud saw no more that night
II vas some timo before could suf
icieotly y banish the occurrence TO sleep,
aud tho first though, upon waking the
next morning was the strange scene OF
the previous evening. Ny first glance
at ny neighbor's library was sufficient
to assure me that the theft was
discovered. The old gentleman
with his hands claspoi behind
him, paced slowly up and down
the apartment. His wf., assisted by
the young woman who hhd ransacked
every nook and corner the night be.
fore, went through tho farce Of exam
inatiou. Tho old man was evidently
too grieved and stunned to join in the
search. During the forenoon the
young goverues' entered, having to all
appearance been sent for, for the pur-
pose Of questioning. For a moment
she stood, it appeared TO mo, in silent
wonderment: then advanced quickly
to the centro Of the room and confront.
ed tho old gentleman. The little boy
ran Into tho library, and caught her by
the hand. The owner Of the white
robe--this morniug shs was dressed
10 white meriuo wrapper, faced with
cherry, aad chorry triumings-arcse
from her chair by tho library table,
aud with an impcrious gesture, per-
tectly observable from my distance
drew the child away from the side OF
his companion. Then tho poor girl hid
her face in her han kerchief, aud LETT
the room. 1t was plain then as the
sun At midday. The gorerness hal
been accased Of the Mef.
What was my duty in the premises ?
When took into consideration that !
had not heard word spoken, did not
even know what had been stolen, aud
had only tho picture Of the different
scenes to rely on for proof, my posi-
tiou was a very peculiar one to soy the
least.
1t was certainly q very delicate bus.
mess to call al that strange house, and
describe to the proprietor what | had
seen. All day long wondered what
course it was best to pursue-all the
while so utterly uncomfortable that
work of any description was quite out
Of tho question. Just At evening l
was summoned to the parlor to meet
. gentleman friend. l ooticed imme.
diately that he was iu a great agi'a-
tiou.
II called" said he, Gin behalf Of q
young lady friend of mine who is IN
great trouble. She has neither rela-
tives or acquaintances in tho city.
Can you-will you give her she.ter for
a few days until this storm of abuse
blows over. aud she cen again hold
up her poor head 7"
Ny thoughts Immediately few to
the house ofny neighbor, and asked
-" Does She live over there p point.
ing in the direction. "Aud she Is the
victim Of o terrible accusation ?
Charged with stealing, isn't she!"
GOOD Hsavensl yes,' he replied.
" How did you koow! I hadn't the
slightest idea that it had got to be COM
mon talk. 1 am afraid it will kill
her !"
~ have. not hoard . syllable" /
answered; mot ono. Ihave simply
guessed, that is all; aud | know she is
innocent, and perhaps, my boy, | can
help prove it."
"God grant II ~ said he ferveutly.
but how did you suspeo.f Who could
have hiu,sd at such a thiug?"
II tell you again that have got
heard Q word-no one has hinted. Go
for your friend, aud will do oil that
lies 10 my power to comfort and help
herr .r
An hour alter Miss Hastings-for