Litchfield enquirer., 1877-10-11

hereabouts, Sir" I said, after a pause; ssst1l less of the worth of a yacht; but-- thls vessel, the only object in which my poor uncle took cordial interest, seems somehow to commend itself to my choice. l" Mr. EarWakerg rgrasped my. .hi nd. 7 "The notion my young friend, does you honor. he exclaimed warmly. ''We can, ! then, if you think fit, join in rough rec ord of this little arrangement;and so clear the way for details, which can carry out Tn London"
 fg This was done. And now an impulse, as irresistible as it was unaccountable, suddenly se1Zed me, and would not relax its hold. It urged me to go at once on board &hevessel- now virtuallE my o2 rly-- there to pass the night. MT. Earwaker. perhaps opce more approving of the senti- anent~ that seemeds fo suggestk the.y idea, made but faint resistance. Nay. he of- Tered himself to accompany me to the lit tie cove and present smeto the custodians of the yacht as their new master. Although the wind was still raging, the night was bright and clear. We were re- celved on board by Bob Grantham and his mate, both of whom. little to my surprise. wore pistols and carried life-pre- servers of formidable size; and, matters being explained, MT. Earwaker took his leave. &Wearied and conscious of curious depression, I soon retired to rest,
 Next morning l was aroused early. A letter from Mir. Earwaker.
 +'fMy dear sir, he wrote. cit has just occurred to my mind that friend and eli ent of my own is seeking 9. yacht just the size of the Cockatoo. Like yourself. I am ignorant of the market value of such ves- seis: but, remembering that my client is rich and accustomed to indulge his fancies, have fixed on price which must, I think, meet your most sanguine estimate oi e.a her value-es. .ooo WiIl you accept
 Much perplexed. I made confidant of Don't yoa ha, muffin to sap ton, Guv'- nor, was Bob's counsel, given with decls- ion.
 I.wrote few words declining the offer. In half an hour received second note.
 'fOn my own responsibility I increase my friends offer to five thousand pounds. : MT. Grantham, lon being shown this. fell into such convulsions of laughter that he looked like tipsy bear.
 SsfYoa say, Wont do, guv'nor."
 A little later arrived third note. ]. 9'fHave telegraphed. Answer. Carte bto'ache. Will you take ten thousand. or what? ss~zs 1-sv .~z vass .s-N T. E."s
 ''I'll stell'ee what, guynor, D" growled Bob. eOomesalong osme.. F,s| S~A | Wedescended to the hold, Bob's com rade following. Then the two powerful fellows labored about the ballast till they had laid all bare to the very bottom. Within the S. false keel-of immense strength-lay rows upon rows of golden coins, sovereigns, amounting in number to nearly eighty thousand, and in weight little under two tons.
 This was my uncle's ballast secret. I have space for but a word more. z Grace and Isagreed to purchase Foun- tain Violet, sold at reasonable price for the benefit of the bankrupt estate of gentleman lately resident in Copthall- court, City-rents.
 We are happy, prosperous;I trust deep-g ly grateful also to the Source of all good gifts. At all events, when I look on the best of those He has bestowed on me, I feel inclined to bow my head, and say Grace. .-AU the Year Round. 2