The daily gazette., 1876-04-15
NEMESIS.
BY DR.. JACKSON.

ed into eternity.
The trial had been long and impair
tial. The legal talent engaged upon
both sides had been of the best, and
now all was over. The majesty of the
outraged law was indicated, andEben
tried for the murder and rob-
berry of the venerable Joseph Ward
was at last executed.
Many people complained. and mar.
mering, said ooh, he will get free.
They will not hang him." Yet upon
this stormy and gloomy morning, TIE
man had given up his
life.
The story of the crime was one of
unusual cruelty, and no one pitied the
murderer.
A few months before the victim,
Joseph Ward, had been in unusually
good spirits, and with reason, His
only grandchild was to be married.
The talented and rising young attorney
Charles Carleton. had wooed and won
the rich heiress of old Joseph Ward.
Many envied him his happiness, but
there were few who would say, it was
undeservcd,
Charles Carleton had, upen gradua
ting from s. law school, settled in
the city, where he had for some time
past pursued his studies.
But little was known concerning his
history, and after time, the gossips
relinquished their search after news.
and the young man passed on his way
unmolested.
During the peroid of his sOjourn in
s., Charles had become acquainted
with the lovely Annie Ward. and their
acquaintance ripening into something
stronger than friendship, Charles for
mally demanded of Mr.. Ward the
hand of his grandchild in marriage.
The old man did not say them nay,
but only stipulated that Charles should
make his mark at the bar, and show
himself worthy of Annie. So matters
progressed, and all went smoothly,
and old Mr.. Ward had given Annie
permission to make ready fer her mar
riage.
One evening all the party, including
MIR. Ward, Annie and Charles, were
sitting upon the veranda in front of
house, when an old, grey bearded man
stepped up and asked aims.
Charles walked down the short path
and giving him a coin bade him "be
Off"
Turning back upon the young man,
the tramp muttcred something in O
lew tone, and walked slowly away
Upon hearing the words, Charles SEEM
cd to totter. as if from weakness, but
at once recovering hinself, he resum-
ed his position among the family
party.
Several times while they sat talking,
the tramp was observed to pass and
repass the house, causing Annie to
remark that "the old fellow seemed to
like the spot"
After some time spent in converse.
ton, Charles took his leave, and light
ing cigar walked slowly homeward,
He had gone but q short distance
when he heard steps in his rear, and
turning, he recognized the old tramp.
Charles Immediately halted, and
turning, said to his pursuer
"Nsw, old man, whoever you are,
explain what you meant by the words
you whispered in my ear just new.
Who are you? What do you want"
The vagrant looked at Charles for a
moment in silence, then, said he;
"Charles Carleton.-for | believe
that is the name you have given your
self-Charles Carleton, do you ask
me why have thus accosted you. Do
you think that l am going to let you
marry that girl, and step into for
tune unless you pay me well for it.,
knowing what l know"
knowing what you know! And
what may that be? See here, old man
if you think to bully me into any con-
cessions, you are sadly deceiving
yourself! Speak out, What have you
to say?"
81 have just this to say. Young
man, l know you. Do you for one
moment Imagine that the wealthy MIR.
Ward would give you his only child
in marriage If he knew that you were
a foandling, brought up and educated
at the expense of strangers, and now
depending upon chance to conceal
your true history from the public? /
can recount your life's history from
beginning to end. Listen:
"You were left, an infant, at the
door step of certain country institu.
ton. The inmates took you in and
cared for you till you were six years
old. Then the wealthy DIR. Wood ad.
opted and educated you. You repaid
him by attempting to ruin his nice,
who loved you as brother.
"rhe doctor gave you sum of
money sufficient to pay your expenses
at the law school, and bade you never
approach him again. So, you see, am
somewhat acquainted with your his
tory"
"Villian" exclaimed Charles, "why
have you told me this? What do you
demand of me?"
The tramp looked about. cautiously,
and then said;
"I Ioung man, am not what | seem,
| have just cause for treating you thus,
but cannot now inform you of ALL
Meet me to night, in two hours from
now, and | will tell you my demands.
Do not fail to be here under this oak