Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-12-22
NUMBER 81.

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81 am greatly shocked at what you
have intimated," he said. "Had you
not better warn my cousin so that he can
escape Father is too greatly incensed
to do so, but he will thank you for it
when he has had time for reflection.
assure you that the reward offered will be
paid all tho same. Indeed, cannot en-
dure the thought of my cousin suffering
the penalty of his guilt -
al have said nothing about your cous-
in's guilt" replied, shortly.
mot in so maay words, perhaps, but
what else coWld we understand 2 Surely
there need be no concealment with me :"
"I can say no moro at present than that
your cousin is as innocent of the theft as
| am. Still agree with you in thinking
that il would DO we'll for the real criminal
to escape, while escape is possible"
As said this the train came thunder
ing to the station, and | sprang on board.
But as the train rushed by, l caught
glimpse of pale, haggard hcc, with II
look of terror in the eyes, that haunted
me long after.
got off at tho next station, and hav-
ing disguised myself by means Off large
overcoat, and hat to correspond, return
cd on tho evening train to s..
1t was nearly dusk whom | stepped on
the platform, and turning the collar OF
my coat over my face, l tool; u rounda-
bout course to Mr.. Glovor's. Entering
tho garden by the back way, l secretcd
myself behind some vines that ovorrun
trellis near by the tree whore | had seen
the two figures tho night before.
expected their reappearance, and was
not disappointed.
Half an hour later, having stationed
two officers whore they could DO within
call, entered the house by the sido door
before mentioned. Being acquainted
with the geography of the house, went
directly TO Mr.. Glover's study where |
saw light burning.
IIo looked startled at my unexpected
NppeNlhH HCO anu WIS sun Hnolo ~ my
words.
"Mr. Glover, the man who robbed you
is now preparing to leave tho house with
his plunder but | have so arranged it
that he cannot escape unless you desire
it. He is one of your own blood, and
am inclined to think you will spare both
yourself and him"
Tho old mans face grew hard and pit
iIess.
"That only makes his guilt worse. /
will not spare him -
| was used to hard things, but my
heart was stirred with pity as looked at
the gray head, and thought Of tho crush
ing blow that awaited it.
In order that no link might be wanting
in the chain, | provided myself with a
dark lantern, and we both stationed our
selves in II closet that opened at the foot
Of the back stairs.
We had not long to wait ; soon there
came tho faint sound Of footsteps upon tho
stairs, together with tho soft rustic of
woman IS dress.
Opening the door, flashed the light
fell into the faco Of james Glover and
Emily Leland.
Mr.. Glover staggered back as If ho had
been shot James dropped his valise, ana
stood trembling in fear and dismay, whilo
Emily, who was dressed in her bonnet
and shawl, and had u bundle in her hand
sank down upon tho stairs and covered
her face with her hands.
1t was tabloau not soon TO DO forgot
ten by those who witnessed IL.
| was tho first to speak.
"You will find the stolen money in this
valise," said touching it with my foot.
"Shall call in the men that are stationed
without ?"
"No, no !" was the eager and hurried
reply, "not now II must have time to
think it over first"
Then as he looked upon the bowed
head of his niece, the wrath, that he would
not visit on his son, burst forth
"Shameess girl it is you who tempted
him to this !"
did not give James Glover credit for
so much manliness.
"Stay, father I" he cried, "thc guilt Is
more mine than hers | will accept of no
mercy that is not extended to her I"
Percoiying how it would all end, now
said
"Mr. Glover, l am going to tho P
House, where | shall remain until to-
morrow noon. If you want me you
know where to find me.'
The next morning letter reached me,
enclosing a check for five thousand eol-
lars.
never had occasion to sec Mr.. Glover
again.
His son went abroad but he went alone.
His niece Emily remained with him
several months F; she then disappear
ed, if her uncle knew whittier he kept the
knowledge to himself
One day, nearly three years later, as /
was passing through Germany, | came
across young couple whose countenan-
ces were familiar to me, and who evident
ly were Americans. On looking on them
more narrowly, saw that it was James
Glover and his cousin Emily-now his
wifo.
They looked happy and contented, ard
doubtless were so.
Mr.. Glover took his nephew into part
nership with him, who, in return, brought
home fair. young wife to cheerhi' lona
illness in whom, and whose children, the
Ia rnnn Gnds cnnsnlntion for the son that