New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-02-07

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thought 1t better to keep silent, hoping
thereby to let the storm blow ever. Vain
hope the butcher being unable to speak to
me, in consequence Of my silence, vented
his malice by speaking at me. He com
planned about tradeemen opening new shops
IN opposition to old ones; declared that he
had been made quite sick by some bad
butter he had seen that day, and hoped,
when the inspector of weights and meas
ures visited the neighborhood, that he
would look after some shopkeepers in par
ticular, for he, Mr.. Grote, had watched one
fellow tampering with his weights and
scales all day.
know he meant me, for I certainly had
J amused myself in the intervals of serving
I my customers by polishing up my. scales
and weights, and saw by their looks that
the company knew that the wretch intended
me, l had no help for it but to reply.
Sir" said l, in the most cOnciliatory
manner possible, II am exceedingly sorry
that I should have unwittingly offended
you, as it appears have done, but can not
fail to see that your observations are evil
IDENTIFY intended for me-"
| IF the cap fits You may wear it," grinned
| the brute. IL ehan't mention names to give
| any one the opportunity of getting the law
| of me; l amt so green
''rhe cap does not it," replied, "for l
beg to say that my butter is excellent, my
scales just: and that all your accusations are
entirely false"
With . howl of rage the brute sprang
fro m his seat and dashed his pipe in my
face. Luckily, two of his companions
seized him, 80 that was able to make my
escape from the room; but as l fled / could
hear him voeiferating, "Come on, you cow
ard-let m go-yah! you cur"' and SO on,
until had left the house.
From that morning my life was full of
misery. That horrid wretch, Grote, would
not let me alone; he leased me morning,
ing-stOck Of the neighborhood, and cOnse-
quently my trade fell off until ruin seemed
to stare me in the face. My neighbors
avoided me as if ! had the plague, and
some even went so far as to Join the butcher
in annoying me, so that at last became
frightened to 60 out, and passed my even
ings in the little parlor behind my shop,
making up my books.
One night while I was so engaged, ring
came at the bell. opened the door, and q
man clad in long cloak, the collar of which
was turned up SO as to conceal his face,
rushed into the passage, q proceeding l no
sooner remarked than l Immediately pre-
pared to rush out into the street, for l can
not bear burglars; but before l could ex-
ecute my purpose the fellow caught me by
the shoulder, and in tones that froze my
NCIv UlOOU, WAAoPOGOO III MY CAI
Don't be fool, Dick; come in and shut
the door or shall be seized"
Jim !" l stammered; why, what is the
matterY"
''Shut the door and come into the parlor,
then will tell you"
did as he conn anded; and then waited
impatiently for the explanation Of this sud.
den and mysterious visit.
"PheW" said Jim. as he threw of his
NlOok. bI'va had a -
But how have you had an escape? and
from what have you escaped?"
"Dick. am ruinedv' cried my brother.
throwing him self into chair. Il backed |
the wrong horse for the st. Leger, and have |
lost all my money"
Il knew you would, Jim," l said; II |
knew you would. But it's no use crying |
must come and share with me, though !
heaven knows that have not much to offer |
you. for that horrid butcher has nearly |
ruined me-"
You're a good fellow, Dick; but have
worse news still. You must know that l
had $1,000 placed in my hands to buy horses
for gentleman. So Convinced was that
would win this race that l
not only put my money on him, but also
that which had in trust. l have lost ali.
and have had to fly to avoid the police"
The trightful news so overcame me that
could only wiring my hands and exclaim.
'Oh. what is to be done? what is to be
lone!"
This is what must be done,' said Jim.
n hurried whisper, you must take my
clothes and my name, and will take yours
n exchange; you. must 60 down to Acton
20 my rooms, and l will carry on your
business here. DO you see9'
Eyes, see; but the police may arrest me
" mistake" :
"Oi course they will; that's the beauty Of
he thing. l expect to make hattul OF
money over the next race, and when have
lone that will show up, declare that the
whole affair has been q mistake, either pay !
he $1,000 or buy the horses; you will be
eleased and can bring an action for dam i
ges for false imprisonment"
Eyes, that's all very well, Jim; but sup ;
Ose you should not win this money!" :
Nonsense, my dear fellow; must win it. !
rs as safe as the bank"
Yes, but SO was Vanderdecken
'Oh, bother Vanderdecken tell you I r
lust win; besides, should fail, bolt over
France; then you you prove your iden. '
ty. they must release you, and .here you f
"Yes; but in the meantime / shall be in
risOn.' Z
Not necessarily; you must keep close, and >
len perhaps they may not find you. will :
i've you letter to my friend, Bob Kirby =
Du are sure to find him at the Bit and n
ridle'-and he will tell you what to do. n
on must not write to me here. Bob will F
, all the writing, and let you know how n
lings are going. Now come and let US =,
iange clothes; there is not moment to d
Sc, or you will be too late for the train" q
But my business ~ grasped for did /,
1t like the job at all. E,
'Oh. can take care of that; you know q
Understand the trade" a;
But the butcher" -
II must put up with him, suppose" said q,
IN, looking rather blue. "Of course, it is n
It pleasant, but nothing is in this world, | 81
ID as you have stood his insults for SO long n,
time, l suppose shall be able to bear il .,
r a little while. There is the letter; now sG
with your clothes and put on mine" se
How Jim did it / can't say, but in less pl
an quarter of an hour ! was dressed in hi
: clothes and turned out of my own house. to
crept along the road, trembling at the so
hit OF policeman and wondering at the til
tie notice they took Of me. reached the m
I'm in safety and arrived in Acton without St
ing arrested. ca
found the "Bit and Bride, "Snd Bob pl
rby, to whom delivered the letter. He
I'd 1t and at once took me to Jim's rooms, st
Vising NE not to move therefrOm if | We
lued my liberty. Need l say that felt LEI
~ uncomfortable, and obeyed his orders an
the letter.
IN the second night after my arrival in wi
ton, Mr.. Kirby came to my rooms and wi
me must prepare to start for London fol
)noe. pa
You must take care you are not SEEM, wi
continued. ''fOr if you were caught now tn,
ngs would be very awkward. Tell Jim ma
must come down here at once; he had an
ter walk down, for the trains may be me
tched. II he can get down without being tn
n all will be we'll; but if not, fear they dir
try to make it a case of conspiracy" lis
Oh, how hittArlv I ronented havirp oop | Mi