River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-13
ANNIE AND TIE BANK NOTES.


Of Milford Their mother had died some
three years previous, leaving them means
far too nIeageT for their support. They had,
therefore, to seek a livelihood as best
they could Jane, the eldest, had turned
her musical talents to good account, and
hal become popular and sought-after
teacher, while Maria had found employ
ment in a retail clothing establishment.
Annie the youngest of the three, kept
house, and by making fine embroidery
and fancy works of various kinds, had
sarnt1 many small sums Of money.
BY sheir diligence and economy they
had not only left untouched the sum be-
queathed by their mother-their father
had died many years before-but hsd
added to it each year until IL amounted
to more than $500. With this sum they
intended to purchase house OF their
own, and the safe the rent they were
aging.
For weeks they trdmped nom place to
place, looking al ID" various dwellings
offered for sale and hai AZ last made up
their minds t. buy s nice. cnzy little
place, situated but a short distance from
their present home
The arrangements iUr tie purchase of
the house were completed, and the sisters
had begun to pack up their household
goods preparatory to removal. The money
belonging to them was in the custody of
a friend, who had lent IL out at interest
for their benefit II was agreed that An
ME should call fOr this money. she being
at liberty, and paw for TIL house there
with, OF as much rs was required. Fnr
this purpose carriage had been engaged.
snd the three sisters were uOw awaiting
t arrival.
Now De careful, Annie, warned Jane.
turning from the window ;''be careful tIat
you don't let the money out of your hands
until you give il To Mr. Buychard and
got the deed
ooh. don't be afraid" assured Annie,
vho was looking In the mirror and az
ranging the set of her wee bit of a bon
net; don't be afraid. ! can take good
care ii that"
Il should hope 80. said Maria,
wouldn't It be awful IL You should lose
it
ia, la laughed Annie, gayly; the
idea, How can lOset shall take the
hest care, ! assure yJu.'
well, You'll make haste bsJk. won I
YOU. Annie. said Jane; "Jecause we
ought 10 go to Mann Il Co.'S to see about
getting that new carpet
Yes !" answered Annie; I'LL make
haste home. But don't you think | hai
letter stop end look al that new seat at
A-si We ought to buy brand-neW SCI
OF things for our sitting-roOm, hadn't we,
MarialH
Yes. indeed" replied Maria; and
We want some nice pictures for the nails,
too, and I shall look for some the first OPP
rottunlty get
well, here comes d Carriage said
Jane, who was on the watch at the win
dow. Hadn't better let my engage
ment go. Annie, dear, and accompany
your
!. No, indeed exclaimed Annie, toss
ing her head. I'm not a baby
Annie, with last hurried glance IN
the glass fastened below, and as the Car
riaQg drove To the door, she was cautioned
again and again TO he extremely careful
Taking her seat she was driven away al
rafting pace.
Arrived at her destination. the office OF
the gentleman holding the money in
.irst. Annie was ushered in 10y a clerk
Good morning. Mr. Algeri' she said
IL. eOgd- morning, Miss Msskail =.
responded Mr.. Algef, looking mp from
his papers. Come after your money
en- -
YES, sir, replied Annie; I'm just
going To pay for our new house.
We'll, / haven't the money here. but a
you know at the bank, I'll draw YOU {
IL sTssrn-, hss
check-hOok. wrote the required order an
handed it 70 Annie, check for the sum
If 500 As the house was to cost but
Coco, Annie was 70 pay that sum for a
deed Of The place, and retain the remain
Ter for household expenses
.ShslI | send clerk with you, Miss
Naskal: ?" inquired Mr.. Alger; THAT'S
quite a SIN, fol a yCurg lady Ia handle.
.Oh. no cried Aunie, blushing
there's not tine slightest need. shall
l., very careful. GoOd-dsy. SIR and
Annie. going to her carriage. was driven
~ the b Bank
Presenting the check 20 the Cashier ci
line bank he Glanced at her, recognized
her with a pleasant word, and, counting
ant the required sum, handed il across
the counter.
Annie. cluiching the notes tightly in
her hand. fastened Down the high steps,
and. taking her seat in the carriage. was
giving directions 10 be taken TO Mr.
BureEard's. when q clerk, barehesded and
With pen behind his ear, hurried down
the STEPS. and. before the cOachman had
time 10 start his horse, was at the carriage
door. and accostsd Annie.
4 beg yo'Ir pardon, ma'dm, bat We
neglected To take the number of thOSe
notes, If you will allow me q moment,
and stretching out his hand he took the
roll of notes and hurried back into the
hank. lcsying Annie waiting for his re
turn.
Annie waited few minutes. and ther
crew impatient. With sn inietnsbl'
fear in her heart she hurried away q tn,
cashier. of the bank.
Are the notes ready for me-" sh,
asked
Notes. notes. what notes" inquir q
tie Cashier, in surprise.
Why-T--I-gave the notes yol Il
me have 10 a clerk, who said he Wishet
to take the number OF them.
Gave them to a clerk" cried th'
Cashier, astonished.
Yves, sir. almost crying.
Then you are robbedi' exclaimed tn,
Cashier.
And taking in the situation Of afair
from the disjointed remarks of Annie, b.
consulted with the manager Of the bans
as to the best means to be employed L
catch the thief.
Annie sank in a chair in despair; siI'
felt a. If her heart would break. Here
after all the cautions not for one moment
t. let the money out Of her hand She
had lost it-lost it, perhaps beyond hops
Of recovery
The people of the bank questioned he
closely regarding the manner In whicz
her money was takea. how the THE