The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-12-21

Fortunately everything is arranged quite
satisfactorily, thanks to your presence,
and he will return to the city with us.
Watch over him, and pray for him, that
he may not stumble again" lie added
solemnly.
II ask it" said James, bowlng his head;
and without another word they left the
| house, and were soon on their way back
to the city.
Silently they rode until the limits OF
the city were reached. Then john Nor
mandy gave the reins to Blenchford,
Iaiighted, and babe the brother and sister
adieu
"But you, John p. said James. "What
will you Go ?"
"Fear not for me-" replied Normandy,
adding in whisper, 81 shall not betray
you whatever happens"
He Went directly to the bank, reaching
it just at opening time, and without d
word to any one went straight to the
vaults--his custom ever5 morning-and
deposited the money James Blenchtord
had stolen from the bank. Then he went
back and met the officer sent, TO arrest
him.
He expected it, but he had left the
money in it's place, and now he was ready
for prison. He felt thankful that he had
had time He had saved James Blench
ford, and his father and Grace, and what
did he care now He was alone IN the
world he had done his duty and he
had hope James went to him in prison,
but NJormandy would hear nothing about
surrendtring himself
81 will tell you a secret, James, ard
then you will see q motive for my actions.
[ love your sister better than my own life,
and couldn't bear to have word Whisp
cred against her. Let it rest as it is. [ AIN
content"
Again James promised, but it was hard
for him to abide by it. With all his faults
he had generous heart. That very day
he told Grace the whole story Of his dis
grace, and how John Normandy was suf-
fering for them and she was touched by
the recital and thought Of every means to
liberate him
The money, James, where is it
now ~
Normandy placed it in the safe, IN
known to any one"
"And it has not been found Would
not the whole matter be looked upon as q
great blunder and would not Mr.. Nor
mandy be liberated at once, and ex
onerated from blame if the money was
found there ?"
Away went James without waiting to
answer his sisters question, and in ten
minutes after was mounting the steps to
the bank. He sauntered up to Ganson,
and carlessly inquired if there was any
thing new in Normandy's case"
Nothing" replied Ganson. "He pro
tests his innocence, and I am inclined to
think he speaks the truth"
$50 ami. Do you know that am half
certain that it is all q mistake-that
the money is now somewhat about the
safe !"
II wish it might prove so. 1t is a hard
blow for Normandy,and if it is gone,who
else could have taken it He has the
key to the safe!"
II don't believe 1t is gone. I would
like to have another search made. will
ask father, and here he comes"
James Blenchford felt very sore over
the disgrace of his favorite and especially
since his daughter had returned, and
spoke in the warmest terms of her treat.
ment during the ride He was therefore,
very willing to do anything t. clear the
matter. He readily consented to make
another search for the missing money,
though he was satisfied that it would be
fruitless.
And indeed it came near being so For
two hours they looked, pulling drawers,
turning and unfolding papers, until every
one but James was satisfied that it was not
there He, knowing, or believing that
Normandy spoke the truth, did not give
it up, and at last brought the package to
light from an obscure corner where it
might have been overlooked a score Of
times.
With cry of joy, Jonas Blcnchford
took the package and counted out the
money, all in bills of q large denomina-
ton
otis all right, boys ~ he shouted, "Nor-
mandy is innocent"
Then all was confusion. James ran
home and told Grace, and they rejoiced
together while their father went in per-
son and procured the released ofNormandy
telling the strange story as he went. It
was the happiest moment Of his life when
John Normandy took his place in the
bank again.
James profted by his bitter experience.
He never again sverved from the right,
and is living respected citizen of his
native place Grace has never forgotten
her extraordinary sleigh-ride, and never
will for her name is Grace Normandy,and
she loves her plain, noble-hearted hus.
band with true affection.
died short time since in New Haven,