The Rutland weekly globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-13


about the money, and, to ensure its safety,
l wish you would do me favor"
az am ready to obige at any moment
the present none the less" said he.
"Well, then" said l, 81 would like to
have you sleep in the Office all night, and
guard against burglars. You can sleep on
the couch and keep the fire burning. 50
you will be warm and comfortable. You
may take my revolver, and everything will
be all right. OF course, I shall pay YOU
extra for the trouble"
cit will be happiness to do So" said
Gamnett, somewhat eagerly, afterward
thought 81 care not for extra pay"
81 am sorry to have to cause you so
much trouble and inconvenience" said
gratified at the readiness with which
he acquiesced; "and hope il will
not often occur. By-the-way, Gamnett,"
| added, putting on my oyercoat, 81
shall not be back at the office Tonight, for
am going to the city by the five o'clock
train. You and Wilson can sec to things
while l am gone-though l shall probably
return tomorrow. Goodnight"
Goodnight, Mr.. Parker. You can de-
pend upon my faithfully carrying ont yoar
directions"
The unusual cordially with which he
spoke, combined with the fact that he made
use of my name for the first time in my
remembrance, occasioncd me some SUR
prise however, | soon left him at the desk,
and wrapping my ovcrCoat closely around
me, went out into the cold, wintry, and
wended my way homeward.
After paraking Of warm, hearty meal,
proceeded to the station, and took the five
o'clock train for the city, at which / ar
rived two hours later.
In my younger days had been employ
ed in Il telegraph office, and had become a
competent operator, though, for various
reasons, did not like the business, and.
after having worked at it for few years,
resigned my position TO engage in some
thing more congenial to my taste.
Among the many acquaintanccs | had
formed at that time, was that of Young
fellow by the name of Taylor who was also
an operator, and, n; the time of which
write, was employed by the telegraph COM
pany in their Office, where, for old acquant-
ance sake, called without delay, and found
him seated by his instrument engaged in the
perusal of the evening paper.
"Taylor," said |, advancing toward him,
Chow are you?"
"Halloo, Parker, is that you?' he cx-
claimed. rising from his seat Give us
your fin, old fellow, and say how goes it =
First rate" replied. shaking hand. ::
'you still keep at the old occupation, |
see"
Yes, and probably always shall Here
is the paper; sit down and be comfortable.
"I'vc got to receive this message that's
coming. NO peace for the wicked, and
certainly not for telegraph operators
took the seat he offered, and spreading
the paper out before me, began to read my
friend in the meantime, taking down the
dispatch, and otherwise busyng himself
about the instrument, which had commenced
clicking in very lively and animated man
ner.
ats from your place." he said, present
~
ais it?" said I, folding the paper to get
at the inside.
ats in cipher, too" he added, soon af-
terward.
From my place, and in ciphcr!" re-
peated, throwing aside the paper. "Who
is it from?"
Haven't come to that yet"
| had become strangely interested, l
scarcely knew why, and waited impaticntly
for the complete transmission of the mes
sage.
The instrument went on clicking ut a
great rate, and presently Taylor began to
spell aloud, as fast as it came over the
wires, the name appended TO the dispatch.
'G-a-m-n- ct. GamHet," said
he.
"Gamnctt!" | exclaimed, starting mp.
"Why, he's my clerk! Taylor. let me sec
that dispatch.
Although the proceedings were somewhat
irregular-it not being usual for telegraph
officials to allow third parties to become ac-
quaintcd with the contents Of other peoples
messages-my friend, under the pres mi
circumstances (Which were considered a.
partial justification for the act handed me
the paper, on which he had transcribed the
message, and, glancng over it eagerly
saw what follows:
"To WIN. JACKSON, No. 40 Coppice st
"l0-4-23- 16- 80 4.7-24-9-l4-2l-2
S-7-24. 2l-2-9-18 2l-l0-4-1G 9-l4-l7-lG-13-
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
POI -l-7-2O-lG -2-7-11-21-l1-1S
10-4-10-4-lG - l0-7-7-G-9-1S-20-20 lG- Pts
14-10-l8- -2G-43-1--1O 7-21-lG- l5-lG-14-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10. l8-ll-lS .G.G-G
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -
lG-23-lG.
"GAMNErT."
"Who is this jacksonville man to whom
the dispatch is addressed? Or don't yol
know" l asked.
''IIe keeps sort of blacksmitl's shop
and makes TOOLS" sad Taylor. 81 don
like his looks-he's gar-visaged."
hardly knew why it was, but the fact o
my cerks's having sent a telegraph dispatcl
in cipher looked very suspicious to me, AM
instinctively thought of the paper haC
found under his desk, and which was still il
Taylor" said /, 81 wish you would al
low me to keep a copy of this dispatch.
may affect my interests more than you thinl
| for"
"Wen, if you think it does, 20 ahead
said Taylor. "Only don't get me into no
water-t that's all"
"I'll take care of that, Taylor" said !
| going to n desk and sitting down before il
'Now leave me alone Tor few minutes
and I'll see if can solve this mystery"
| Although am not naturally of pry in
or inquisitive disposition, and detest as muc
as any one the spirit that actuates perso
to pry into the affairs of others, and becom
party TO that which does not concern him
yet, in the present case felt justified in tn
course | was pursuing, and did not hest
tate to do all in my power to decipher tn
mysterious figures and ascertain, ifpossblC
what was engaging the attention of my cler
to such an extent that he required the me
dunn ola secret alphabet through which {
communicate with his friends.
BY the aid of the piece of paper hay
before mentioned, ! soon obtained the 70
lowing translation
"To WIN. JACKSON, No. ll9 Coppice st.
"Thrce thousand pounds in the safe, an
Parker gone till tomorrow. Come dow
with the tools Immediately, and at one
at the office, and | will let you in. l sleC
there "GAMEETT."
could deduce from this dispatch on
one conclusion, which was that my cloi
was taking advantage Of the confidence
reposed in him, and of my absence fro
home, to enter into II conspiracy with son
villain to break open my safe and carry c
the f3, GOO contained therein.
I L, Al. g.