Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-03-20
no rs GUILTYs

:" The man waits oltSlde, sal
j Mr.. Spencer Fenton's servant, as b
stepped in front Of the low Office table
piled with books and law papers.
Mr.. Fenton's servant was man
I penetratim, and knew where. to d,a'
the dividingline between the con
monplace { man and the higher OF
der Of being known as the gentle
| man.
"Let him come in,' said Mr.. Fer
ton, quietly, as he took pistol fror
a drawer, laid it on the table an
droppedia newspaper over it.
F. Mr., Fenton was lawyer, in goo
l.praetics~in, a-tlargs city,, and wa
known as widely among the class
/ E.eustomers for WHOM he practiced "a
celebrated lawyer Of Great Ex
I fpectation and fame.
The man was admitted, and prove'
a sullen looking, hrutish parsonage
bin suit of slops, which looked as
they had been sodden in the ooze ant
slime of the river for months, H.
A,held in both handsAas if he fearet
4that if it was not held tightly
!; would elude his grasp and escape
| NANCY fur cap Without a frontpiece
and with oaeraggsd ear-lapss' hans
kngbyt a single string. ?,
Mr.. Fenton looked once at thi
square-jawed, savage face, and gaug
ed his man.
"You may go, John, he said t.
his servant. Take these paper
down to Mr.. Frisbee, at No
old city hall, and wait for message
Take an hour or two for yourself, i
you like. Z"
John went out, and Mr.. Fentoi
arose, turned the key in the lock ant
put it in his pocket, while the mai
watched him fuftively. The lawyer
then took seat at the table opro,its
his client, looking at him sternly.
"Now, my man, he said quietly
eve are together, and want TO know
exactly how this matter stands"
I'm going to- tell you how i
stands, honest lWun, | am.
"You don't mean to try to chea
me. hope, Senter; because, if yo'
start with that idea, shall turn yo1
out Immediately, and seek informa
ton elsewhere. I an.get along with
out you-understand thaf!"
"Ill play fair, Mr.. Fentou. Lor,
love you, the idea or trying to pul
wool over.your eyes never came Int
my head.
:" Very well. Now, as to thi
tbank robbery. You say that you ca
bgive informa tionAfor d consideration
OF course"
"For FIVE hundred dollars; don
forgit that, ..t-.
SSilence Judas had his price ant
so shall you"
Then I'll tell you. The man tina
putup the job is. Seth Atnitg, tn
cashier of the bank"
Fenton started to his feet, and TO
a moment, lost his self-possesslon.
"Seth Amity Man, you are eithe
drunk or crazy j. .,........ ). .
" Be I? Then you take me som 'er
and git me swoye. to it. I'll lake m,
affydavvy and swears that he's tn
one as put up the job. I aint a 60
ing to swear . lie
IL believe you'd swear to anythiny
| for dollar. Senter; but that don
matter. Of course, if you can prov
| ahat you say, tie man must be pun
ished. But Seth Amity known
the weakness OF human nature as:
do. snd,hayiug been witness. to al
sorts of dupiicity, 1 would yet under
take to swear that you are lying.
III amt, Mr.. Fenton; so help ME,
! amt. He's the man as done it; he
the man as put the Others up t.
the fastenings, and give them In
impression to the safe key and tn
word to unlock the safe By"
Yori knowa great, deal :abou
this matter it seems to me.
@Course' Iikno% about it. 7 ain
snaked and crawled there hull night
for n thin See here, they are go
ing to make snother haul on the bank
and they are goius to meet To, arrang
it tonight. Would yoa dase to- g.
with me and listen p
"Oans you lead theSway ?"
Il kin, and you'll see what ye
precious Seth -Amity amounts to- "
What time will you come p
nine O'Clock. y r s.,.s !,
"Shall I'bring aspoliceman p :
az don't like the cops but bri":
one if you hike. He cant hurt me-
"Very good; you can leave MI
now but be on hand at the time:
He arose and unlocked the door
and Senter shufied out in his sulleI
manner. AS he passed down tht
wide staircase, young man brushed
past him rapidly, and gave him I
look of silent scorn. Senter stop
ped on the stairway and looked afte'
him.
That's you Seth, my boy. Yot
are down on me for traitor and IN
former, but III 6xeyou yeti;
The young man tapped at the door to !
of Fenten's room and entered. Thi
lawyer looked upat him quickly, ane
an expression Of doubtful meaning
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