The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-03-24

by Ralph Dorle, and he even bribed the
physicians and suborned witnesses to
prove it. She is the victim of base
unprincipled man
ssI see," I interrupted, with a wise
shake OF my head. ga conspiracy to
get the property in his hands. Go on.''
'tThis scheming villain, Dorle, has me
almost entirely i'll his power" she con-
tinued. ssHe has lately gone so far as
to forcibly detain me a prisoner in my
own house, and treats me with cruel
rigor. Y esterday accidently found a
check signed by him, for small amount
of money, and with this resolved to
escape. This ] accomplished by bribing
the jailoress to allow me a brief leave
of absence, and now am free. d came
to you, sir, hearing that you are young
lawyer of integrity, who will not easily
be corrupted by the a1tful representa-
tions of Ralph Dorle."
eve will soon put an enl to his ty-
rannical course" | observed, important
ly making an entry in my memorandum
book. was at that moment, let me
confess it, considerably fattered by the
circumstance of the young lady refer
ring the case to me, briefless young
lawyer. ] thought, besides, that Miss
Eleanor Buffins was altogether the pref
tiest and most engaging girl / had ever
had the good fortune to meet all my
sympathies were aroused in her behalf.
1t was one of those romantic episodes
in the lite of professional man that
mi Il fo nj T nj
ready fancied myself in q "brown stone
'front.'" and, in the glowing enthusiasm
Of youthful imagination, pictured my
self as standing at the head of my pro-
tesslon.
"1he first step necessary to be taken."
pursued /, 'Eis to obtain the release of
your good mother the next to save
you from the persecution of your un-
natural guardian. I'll tell You what
will dol will 60 round and see Dorle
myself 1t might frlehten him a little,
and, rather than risk public exposure,
he will be quite ready to effect COM
promise"
"Ityou are resolved upon seeing him, !"
remarked Miss Eleanor, hesitatingly,
s'may beg the favor of accompanying
you %
"Certainly," I replied, with a glance
of warm admiration at the plump little
beauty. 81 lave not the slightest OBJ
lection. Shall we go now 90
''As you please, sir.''
| took down my hat from it's peg,
without another word, pnt on my best
kids, which | always had ready, in a
with n low bow to Miss Eleanor, gal
Iant!y offered her my arm. Sne accept
ell it, unheSitatingly, and we stepped
out into the passage. | was in hopes
of running the blockade without en-
countering the critical eye of my man
servant. Delusive hope! Just as we
fairly reached the door. jerks made his
appearance, and civilIy opened it.
"Jenks," said ], quite vexe,l at the
offieions politeness of the Scoundrel 'it
any one calls, tell 'em they needn't
wait. ImportanC business will detain
me ont this afternoon
ga II right. sir" replied jerks, scrnt-
inizing Miss Buffins with a vulgar leer.
''Iiang the fellow" | mentally ejac-
ulated. ale is positively laughing in
his sleeve at me. | wonder it he has
the impudence to suppose this girl is
Bah 20 calculated aloud whereupon
my fair companion started and said
''Slr?" in an interrogative tone and
heartily apologized. could have
killed jerks on the spot. ! was in the
mood to do it. ] could have shot him,
stabbed him with dirk, or bayonetted
otx lO.,e
some selt-possession TO conceal my wrath,
and softly replied, ooh, nothing, MISS
and still muttering awful threats of
against my a; a;ggravating man.
servant, | conveyed my lady friend into
the street.
After we had walked a few blocks
in silence, Miss Buflins carelessly OBJ
served:
"Mr. Belgrave, my watch hasstopped.
Can you tell me what time it is %
s'Let me see," replied. ostcntations-
ly displaying my own handsome "hunt-
ing case" ssIt is just four o'clock
"Wllat pity % exclaimed the young
lady, in tone of disappointment. 81
to get the check of Dorle's
cashed, but of cousre [ am too late.
The banks are closed. Mothers sad
fate has SO engrosscd my thoughts, that
| quite forgot about it until this mo-
ment.''
"Don't disturb yourself ontfat ac-
sount,' said I, politely. "Ifthe amount
is not too large, perhaps may be able
to cash it for you, myself
"You are very kind" rejoined Hiss
Buffins, with sweet slnile.s 5aThe
amount is over four hundred dollars"
/ bit my lip. The sum was larger
than anticipated. However as I had
made the proposition, I was too proud
TO recede.
81 am sorry that have not SO much |
1t my commando remarked, apollo
5etically "but think / can find a
substitute at tho next store, Grindwelrl
& Go. The firm are friends of mine,
and will doubtless cash the check, as
j personal favor s
Leaving Miss Buffins outside, walk
ID into the office Of Grindwell 81 Co..
ssGood afternoon. Mr.. Grind well, =
shaking hands with the principal part
uer, who wore spectacles, aud a high
shirt collar. sHow's cotton today ?'' |