The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-09-26

the city.
Silently they rode until the limits of the
city were reached. Then John Normandy
gave the reins to Blenchford, and alghting
bade the brother and sister adieu.
"But you, John?" said James. "What
will you do?'
''Fcar not for me-" replied Normandy,
adding in a whisper, shall not betray you,
whatever happens"
Then he charged them both never to tell
what had passed between them that night
and, without waiting to hear their replies,
he strobe rapidly down the street.
He went dire city to the bank, reaching
it just at opening time, and, without
word to any one went straight to the vaults
N-his custom every morning-and deposi-
ted the money that James Blenchford had
stolen from them. Then he went back, and
met the officer to arrest him. He expected
it but he had left the money in its place,
and now he was ready for prison. lie felt
thankful that he had been allowed so much
time. He had saved James Blanchford
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 Blenchford went to him in prison,
but Normany would hear nothing about
surrendering himself.
81 will tell you secret, James, and
then you will see a motive for my actions.
l love your sister better than my own life,
and could not bear to have word whs-
am content"
Again James Blenchford promised, but it
was hard for him to abide by it. With all
his faults, he had n generous heart. That
very day he told Grace the whole story of
his disgrace, and how John Normandy was
suffering for them; and she was touched
| by the recital, and thought of every means
to liberate him.
"The money, James, where is it nowP"
Normandy placed it in the safe, un-
known to any one."
"And has it not been found? Would not
the whole matter be looked upon as q great
blunder and would not Mr.. Normandy be
liberated at once, and exonorated from all
blame, if the money was found there ?''
Away went James Blenchford without
waiting to answer his sisters question,
and within ten minutes he was mounting
the steps to the bank. He sauntered up
to Ganson, and carelessly inquired if there
was anything new in Normandy's case.
"Nothing," replied Ganson. "He pro-
tests his innocence, and / am inclined to
think he speaks the TRUTH
$50 am /, Ganson. Do you know 1 am
half certain that it is all great mistake
that the money is now somewhere about
the safe ~
"I wish it might prove so. 1t is hard
blow for Normandy, and if it is gone, who
else could have taken it? lie has the key
to the safe"
" l don't believe it is gone" said Blench-
ford, controlling himself wonderfully. 81
would like to have another search made
I'll ask father and here he comes"
Jonas Blenchford felt very sore over the
disgrace of his favorite, and especially
since his daughter had returned, and spo-
ken in the warmest terms of her treat
ment during the ride. He was therefore
willing to do anything to clear up the mat
ter He readily consented to make anoth-
er search for the missing money, though
he was well satisfied that it would be
friutless.
And indeed it came very near being so.
For full two hours they looked, pulling
drawers, turning and unfolding papers, till
every one but James was satisfied that it
was not there. He knowing, or fully be-
lieving that Normandy told the truth, did
not give it up, and at last brought the
package to light, from an obscure corner
where 1t might have been overlooked
score of times.
With cry of joy Jonas Blenchford
took the package, ana counted out the
money, all in bills Of large denomination.
cts all right, boysW he shouted
Normandy is innocent"
Then all was confusion. James ran
home and told Grace, and they rejoiced to-
gether while their father went in person
and procured the release of Normandy,
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. 4
James profted by his bitter experience.
He never again swerved from the right