The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-18

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young uterdteW, l agree with you that
he must In some way be removed"
Have you any plan in view ?" in
quired Rodney.
None; but trust to me for arranging
u method by which he can be prevented
from annoying you further. But" he
added, abruptly, " here we are at the
Theater; suppose we go In and secure
seats for to-night's performance. We
are not otherwise engaged and by Jovel
you need recreation, my boy, you're get
ting thin"
The two men entered the theater.
They were obliged to await their turn
at the box office, for q gentleman was
there selecting seats. He was chatting
familiarly with the ticket-seller.
So these are the best seats you can
give me for Monday night ?" he said.
Yes,' was the reply, "there has
been quite rush for them, Monday be-
ing the first night of the new play and
this is the best / can do for you. But,
had known you were coming, Oakley,
/ would have reserved q couple for
YOU"
"Oakleyl" whispered the major to
Rodney; "my boy, this is Dr. Oakley,
the bosom friend of your rival, whom
we saw in the Union Square, you re-
member"
eyes, recognize him at once" re-
piled the young man.
Rodney, my boy" said the major,
the theater, ga brilliant thought has oc-
CURED to me. 1 think shall make
profitable thing of this"
"Of what ?" inquired the young
man.
"Of the knowledge this little inter-
view we have overheard has furnished
me- 1t shall serve me good purpose" 2"
In what way ?"
have told you of Ralph Marsden
and his passion for this sewing-girl ?''
Yes.'
"What / have learned will, think,
enable me to put this girl in his power"
SIN what way will anything we have
overheard assist you in doing this 20
" will explain later in the day, when
L have matured my plans. All Rod
ney the memory of wrong inflicted
years ago is as fresh as ever; and the
thought of revenge is as delightful"
= II
On the following Monday morning
| I'D
Ralph Marsden. The two men were
closeted together more than an hour, in
which time they arranged the details of
a plot suggested by the major and will
lingly assented to by his INSCRIPTIONS
companion. What this scheme was the
progress of our story will reveal.
C 1 can depend upon you ?" said Mars
den, as they were about to part.
He scrutinized his companions face
closely.
If you doubt me, say so" exclaimed
the major, impatiently; "and Wen
throw up the plan"
"No," hastily, 81 do not doubt you.
/ merely asked n simple question"
1T was not the question SO much. as
the manner in which it was put, with
which find fault"
" Say no more, major; if L have of
Tended you crave pardon"
Which freely grant. Rest assured
Marsden, have as strong reason as
yourself for desiring the success of this
plan of ours"
Z" Is your motive secret ?" the young
man inquired, with some curiosity.
Yes. Suffice it to say that have
the strongest Of motives-a desire for
revenge-revenge for wrongs inflicted
upon me many years ago."
And you are still so bitter?"
Nothing but death could quench the
fire of my hatred, and-but enough OF
this. We will meet this evening at the
appointed time. Till then, an revOir"'
Goodbye, major; will be on
hand"
They separated.
Mysterious man !" Marsden eXcIaim-
ed, cannot understand him. But nc
matter; if he assists me in gaining my
purpose he may keep his secrets till
doomsday for aught / care"
The major proceeded to the house Of
Mrs. Van Dyke. He had made several
visits to that dwelling during the past
fortnight, and the slatternly servant had
became familiar with his face; so when
she opened the door he was allowed tC
enter without a word. the GIRL beinp surt