The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-08-08

put the letter in my pocket, and after
leaving Stout, opened it, 1t contained a
few words of thanks, and then followed the
request for me to see Rolf, and inform him
that his uncle had Secured an appointment
on the English legation for him, and urge
him to accept it.
had intended to leave for Richmond in
the morning, and here was call for fur
ther delay, as l could hardly refuse to
grant the Colonel's request. But 1 could
hardly conceive why the request was not
made to Stout, who was an. old friend of
the family, instead of to me.
During the evening servant came in
and said, GA gentleman, Mr.. Page, wants
to see you; he says on private business
I think it's somebody from the Raleigh
place."
Telling him to bring him to my room,
he soon returned, and ushered in young
Raleigh.
"You are welcome" l said, extending
my hand, "and am really glad to see you"
He bowed but appeared to take no no
tice Of my offered hand. placed him a
chair, which he accepted, and at once be-
gan to state the reason why he had called,
which was to inform me that he intended
to leave the place that night.
"Then," said ], interrupting him, cit
is very fortunate that you called, and'-
handing him the letter I received from his
uncle-"this will explain why think so."
He took the letter, read it carefully, and
stood moment in deep study, when he
handed it back to me.
"You accept the appointment I said.
Certainly not" replied he, 81 de-
cline it."
"What reason shall give your uncle for
your SO doing?" 1 asked.
mo explanation will be necessary" said
Rolf; "he will understand it.
"Mr. Raleigh" said, ''do not be too
hasty; you are young, and without friends"
The kindness of my tone and my words
touched him, and as he replied, his voice
trembled with emotion:
81 know that too well, Mr.. Page, but /
shall succeed am not afraid. am very
thankful for your kindness and now let me
tell you what brought me here Tonight
/ am going away. Should my innocence
be proved, which ! am confident will yet be
the case, shall come back if not, never.
l come to ask you to let me know when
that is the case" ts.3'
Scan you do nothing to clear yourself
now?" / asked
"Nothing," he replied. 81 tried little
but did not expect success"
"How about that note which was sent in
your ?" asked. A
81 never sent it. 1t is forgery, and
being sent through the post-office, am un-
able to trace it to it's author"
I was puzzled "Do you think yourself
the victim of some plot. Has Forrest had
anything to do with it ?'' asked I.
81 have said nothing about any plot,"'
replied he. "I accuse no one, but if the
story was public God only knows what ]
should do"
At this moment his self-control seemed
to give way, and for short time there was
silence, while he seemed to break out with
cold and clammy sweat. 1t
il emo" continued he, 81 can do nothing
now, came to you because think you
have faith in me. Stout has not and 1t is
not easy to ask favor of aman who thinks
you thief" -... t... .I,.i .r..s
was about to speak, when he hurried
ly interrupted me. ...f, 'r
"I know what you would say. 1t win
all come right some day, and whom it does,
/ want you to promise to let me know.
''I promise to let you know at once"
am obliged to you Mr.. Page, it will be
a triAe to you, but to me it viii be much
1t may be years before it viii come, but if
old and gray, will hold you to your prom
ise." ll.gI aeif -r.l iaI
He wrote an address ON q slip of paper,
and handed it to me with the remark,
"That will always find me if am living"
He arose to depart, saying, ~ will shake
hands with you now"
grasped his hand warmly, and we part
ed, feeling perfect trust in his honor
and integrity, even though evidence was so
strongly against him. p 9naAi i'lri' 'da
By what trifles the current Of a life NAV
be changed, and how slender the thread
upon which hangs our destiny, was proven
in this case for had Rolf but deferred his
departure till morning, how many years of
weary waiting would have been saved to