Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-22

''My reward is near enough, expect
but will tell you the whole truth. SO fal
as know about it"
The lawyer perceived that John Wilde
was person of considerable intelligence fol
one in such INDECENT circumstances. He
took his tablets and pencil, and proceeded
to write the sick mans statement
By his confession it appeared that John
Wilde had been tempted to assist Lawyer
Sharpe in forging will while clerk in
that gentleman's employ. He performed
his work faithfully. and success attended his
wicked employers plans but this was the
reward received by John Wilde: He was
drugged, robbed and shipped on board a
vessel bound for three years. crusie, with
out his consent or knowledge. From this
unfortunate position he was rescued by hon
est Joe Hart who had known him years be-
fore, and now met him by accident
Then came the fever. the repentance,
and lastly the confession. sa
s.Do you know the results Jasper Sharpe
expected to obtain 7" asked Horace.
| "He hoped, by making the Gladwins de-
pendent, to win Miss Evangeline for his
wife, and when that was accomplished the
original will could be produced, and the
one now existing set aside. Then, you see,
the whole property would be in bis own
hands, -.s-...sr
$50, then, the genuine will has not beer
destroyed p '' - "a
40, no! 1t is at this moment in Sharpe's
private desk. y ) ~, F..
s4How did you happen to send for me
when you wished to make confession =
'.Because Mr.. Sharpe warned me to be-
ware u you; that you were interested in
the matter 10 some way, and might give
US trouble So, as matters have turned, |
thought you would be theproper person to
consult t-.~l' 81
-"You are right, and shall be rewarded.
I will send a good physician to attend you.
and such comfort as you need at present,
hoping your Illness may not be OF SO serious
nature as you imagine"
The lawyer left the sick man, with his
sailor companion, and rapidly hastened to
the residence of a detective, with whom he
was soon in consultation. Il ,,g .d,r
The result was midnight call on the
Honorable Jasper Sharpe, who was politely
invited to pro luce the original will Of Hen
~ Gladwin The gentleman exhibited a
great deal Of indignation st the charges
brought, sgaint him, but when aware that
his acts Of villainy were known, and when
search was rewarded by finding the genuine
Gladwin will, he actually trembled with
COW ardly fear, and begged for mercy, I'D
Tbs wretehed man was allowed to leave
the place, aud he lost no time in placing an
ocean between himself and the scene OF bis
wicked exploits. Isa..,s s,la se-r n
| Mr.. Gladwin and Evangelipe we're
restored to their proper positions as owners
of the vast estates enumerated in the will.
/ Mr.. Horace Kendall was made the hap.
piest Of men by receiving the hand and love
Of beautiful Evangeline Gladwin, and at the
same time he was congratulated on bringing
to light the misdeeds OF one who imagined
himself above suspicion. a5 LII s.,. 3.
John Wilde recovered from his illness,
and was not forgotten in the distribution o.
rewards. e5 az 5rN ssH es1o
1 Mr.. Gladwin was proud of his son-ln
law, Notwithstanding lack of the prefix
Honorable, :" to his name, and all concern
ed were made happy BY the recovery Of the
I original will of Henry Gladwin 5,oq