The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-09-08

! "A Thousand pOuHuS' OACAseAAlO .
his friend, starting up. "Why diC
you not tell me of this before
Where is the valisef"
"In the hall, 1 suppose. Anyway
L gave it to the servant when
came in"
"You are the most careless fellow
1 ever knew" said his friend, impa-
tiently, as he hurried out of the rom.
He soon returned, bearing the
valise in his hand.
as that itP"
eyes"
"YOu had better unlock it and see
if your money is safe"
Accordingly, Horatio took the
key out of his pocket, and opening
Valise, thrust his hand therein.
"Bless my SOUL" said Horatio,
suddenly Withdrawing his arm.
"What is the matter?'
"Why, look here; 1 don't believe
this valise is mine"
Horatio drew forth a halfcom-
pleted lace collar, some embroidery,
a pair ofwhite cotton hose, and 9th
er garments belonging to the female
wardrobe.
"The thousand pounds are gonep
gasped Horatio turning pale.
"Sold!" cried his friend, springing
to his feet. "OurWitted by the di-
vine angel you met in the train"
In the meantime, the train con
tanning the young lady for whom
Horotio had experinced so violent a
fancy, whirled rapidly onward to-
ward the city, at which in less than
an hour it arrived. The divine an
gel gave her valise in charge of a
cabman, and seating herself in the
vehicle, was driven to the most
wealthy portion of the metropolis,
and finally drew up before a stone
front, on the silver door-plate of
which was inscribed the name of
Stewart.
Two young ladies rushed out of
the hall, and efectionately embraced
the young lady.
"Oh, Rose Wellington, you can't
think how glad we are to see you,
exclaimed one, rapturously.
''Did you bring that embroidel
work you wrote about? asked the
first. whose name was Jenny. "Oh,
l hope you did! l am almost dying
to see it"
"Well, then, you must certainly
see It," said Miss Wellington. at
is in the valise, and I will go and
get it now"
The valise was placed upon q
chair AID the divine angel, produe-
ing a key, proceeded to open it.
"Oh, gracious me!p exclaimed
Miss Wellington, as she peered into
the valise.
"What's the matterY asked he1
two female friends.
"Why, this valise is not mine-al
least the contents are not. Just
look hereP'
Miss Rose brought to the surface
two mammoth silk pockt handker
chiefs. a pair of mems coarse stock
ings, necktie, five collars and two
shirts.
"Why, girls, 1 don't understand i
at all" said Rose. 81 must have
taken some one else's valise-Oh
l knowl It belongs to your cousin
Horatio."
As the true state of the case burs
upon her, Miss Wellington threw
herself upon a chair and laughed
Ions AID heartily.
belongs to cousin Horatio! =
echoed Jenny. "Why, Rose, wha
do you meanr'
Your cousin Horatio came int
the train, and took a seat by me,
said Rose, suppressing her mirth
81 knew him instantly from the de
scription you wrote and such flirta
ton as we carried on exceeds belle
1 suppose he took my valise, and
took his. The mistake was natural
for they are just alike, the key T.
one fitting the other"
''But where is Horatio nowy
asked SOphy.
81 am sure l don't know" sale
Rose, laughing again. 'He got ou
at the second station from the city,
"Well, we can soon tell if this be
longs to Horatio, for ifit does, hi
name will be on some Of the clothes,
said SOphy, examing the shirt bo
som.
"Yes, here it is-Horatio Holt
Oh, myT and the three girls burs
into chorus of laughter that ran
merrily through the house.
81 wonder if he brought on
money along with him to put in tn
bank" said Sophy, as soon as thei
lmerriment had subsidized.
81 don't know. Imean to see,
said Jenny, jumping up, and pfung
ing her hand into the valise. "Wh
here is something. Just look her
glrlsr'
She brought forth not very larg
compact package, and undoing
found it to contain twenty fift
pound notes.
ga thousand pounds!" exclaime
[ Jenny, with eyes wide open. "Wh
what a monstrOus sum, and no
careless he is! Now, girls, ifyou on
do as 1 say, wen have lots of fu
Did he know who you were. Rose
Il don't think he did. 1 did n,
| tell him, though he might ha7
!, guessed"
, "Well, that is good. Let me p
the things back just as we -four
them and when he comes, Rose, "
, must keep out of sight for the fir
f few minutes. He will be here ju
/ soon as he can after discovering b
loss"
e "Why here he comes now" e
? claimed Sophy, who sat by the wi
) dow and had been looking out.
/ A vehicle drew up to the gate
}, she spoke, and sure enough out g
/. Mr.. Horatio Holt, valise in hand an
T running furiously up the steps, l
J, rang a violent peal at the front do'
J. bell.
al aNow Rose, go into the next roor
! and take the valise along with you
, said Jenny, excitedly. Don't con
+ nntil we call you. Why, cousin Ho
y alto, how do you doY' she adde'
: opening the door and extending h'