The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-04-12

writer and-and- and thrash him."
At the idea of having to thrash him
self, George could retain his gravity no
longer, but burst out into hearty
laugh.
And then, in reply to Mrs. Simpleson's
look of wonder, he explained the appa-
rent mystery, and, to prove his words,
wrote another note to the same purport
in her presence.
The next morning, at breakfast, his
wife said, By-the-by, George, I want
a little money to settle the accounts.
Can you let ne have any?"
every sorry, my DEAR" he said,
gravely, ''but I've hardly any change
left; but I'm going into town this morn
ing, and I'll bring some back with me- %
Accordingly, when breakfast was over,
he walked down to the station, and, taking
the train, soon arrived in town.
After making one or two calls, and
transacting some business, he proceeded
to the bank to draw some money.
desk usually occupied by a clerk with
whom he was on speaking terms.
But the desk was vacant. So, presum-
ing he was at dinner, he moved down to
the next, which was occupied by the
newly promoted cashier.
Taking out his check-bcok, George
drew q check for 1925, and handed it in
After he had returned his check-book
to his pocket, he noticed that the cashier
seemed to be comparing it with some
other papers on his desk, and then he
thought he stared at him rather rudely.
So, to hasten matters little, he called
out, 'Tl1 take it all in gold, please"
Gone moment, sir, replied the CASH
ier, who then beckoned the bank mes
senger over to him, and, giving him an
order in a whisper, turned again toward
George.
"J'm really very sorry to be obliged
to keep you waiting said he, "but
there is something not quite right, and
I have had to send for somebody to
rectify it. All, here he is ! Constable,
give that man into your charge for
forgery"
And the next moment George was in
the rough grasp of policeman, brought
In by the messenger.
Oh, how he cursed the man that first
invented writing
Then, in voice that trembled in spite
of his knowledge that he was innocent,
he said, "Oh, nonsense This is alb
surd 1 am Mr.. Simpleson. Let me
see Mr.. Chance, the manager; he will
recognize me-
"Mr. Chance is away for his holidays -
replied the clerk 'fand, as for the alb
surdity of the matter, here is a check
signed by Mr.. SimplesoD. aud here is the
one you drew just now. Why anyone
can see it's forgery it's as different as
chalk from cheese"
"Now, young man." interrupted the
constable, as George was again about to
attempt an explanation; if you takes my
advice, you'll come along quietly, and
keep what you've got to say till you're
before the magistrate and remember
whatever you say now viii be brought
up against yer.
Oh, shades of Cadmus! And this
was the effect of learning to write
But must I go through the streets
like this 2" appealed George, in heart
rending tones.
"Oh, you can have a cab, replied the
guardian of the peace, eff you like to
pay for it
Accordingly, in few minutes George,
with his coat-sleeve in the grasp of the
policeman, accompanied by the cashier
who preferred the charge, entered cab,
and drove off to the police station. Upon
their arrival, George was led before the
inspector on duty.
The cashier stated his case, which was
entered upon the charge-sheet
As soon as the clerk had finished talk.
ing, poor George again commenced his
explanations, asserting that he aoas Mr..
Simpleson, and, therefore, could not
forge his own name.
"Ah very fine,' said the inspector
"Of course, If you are Mr.. Simpleson
you can produce witnesses to prove yoru
| identity"
eff you will let me have writing mate
rials, answered George, eagerly, ']
will have my father here in an hour"
He was accordingly supplied with pen
ink and paper, and III a few minutes he
| had written a note and forwarded it t,
4 his fathers Office.
Fortunately, NJ. Simpleson was il
when the messenger arrived, and though
considerably surprised at the tenor o
the note and the writing, still he made
up his mind to go to his sons assistan e
just as he was leaving the office h,
met Mr.. Manvers-George father-in
( law-who agreed to accompany him
Jumping into cab. they speedily ar
rived at Vine street; and, while th,
inspector was explaining the matter t,
AIr Simpleson, Mr.. Manvcrs was show
into the cell where Gcorgc was incar
cerated
"Ah, George. my boy SAID he
didn't always tell you you'd come t.