Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-07-20

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0 the penalty Of his guilt I"
81 have said nothing about your cou
ms guilt" replied, shortly.
"Not in SO many words, perhaps, br
what else could we understand Surel
. there need be no concealment with me
Il can say no more at present than tina
your cousin is as innocent of the theft 8
, I am. Still agree with you in thinkin
that it would be well for the real crimina
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, [ caught
glimpse of pale, haggard face, with
look of terror in the eyes, that haunted N
long after.
), got OFF at the next station, and having
disguised myself by means Of Il large over
coat and hat to correspond, I returned OF
the evening train to s..
]! 1t was nearly dusk when I stepped o.
the platform, and turning the col lar of m
coat over my face, took a round abou
course to Mr.. Glover's. Entering the gar
den by the back way, secreted myself be
hind some vines that Overrun II trellis nea
by the tree where had seen the two fig
ures the night before.
Iexpected their disappearance, and wa
not disappointed.
Half an hour later, having stationed two
officers where they could be within call,
entered the house by the side door before
mentioned. Being acquainted with thu
geography Of the house, went directly tt
! Mr.. Glover's study, where I saw light
was burning.
He looked startled at my unexpected APP
pearance, and was still more so at my
words.
''Mr. Glover. the man who robbed you il
preparing to leave the house with his plum
der; but so arranged it that he cannot
escape unless you desire it. He is one of
your own blood, and [ am inclined to think
you spare both yourself and him.
+ The old mans face grew hard and pitt
less.
''That only makes his guilt the worse
will not spare him -
[ was used to hard things, but my heart
was stirred with pity as I looked at the
grey head, and thought of the blow that
| awaited it.
| I'm order that no link might be wanting
in the chain, Iprovided myself with a dark
lantern, and we both stationed ourselves
in a closet that opened at the foot of the
back stairs.
IN
came the faint sound of foot steps upon
the stairs, together with soft rustic of a
woman dress.
Open the door, flashed the light full in
to the face of James Glover and Emily Lee
land.
MI. Glover staggered back Us if he had
been shot; James dropped his valise, and
stool trembling in dismay, while Emily,
who was dressed in her bonnet and shawl,
and had a bundle in her hand sank down
her hands.
1t was tableau, not soon to be forgot
ten by those who witnessed it.
l was the first to speak.
s'You will find the stolen money in this
valise,' said, touching it with my foot.
''Shall | call in the men that are stationed
ithout -
sNo,. no'' was the eager and hurried
reply, mot now!-I 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:
''Shameless girl it is you that tempted
him to this !
1 did not give James Glover credit for
so much manliness:
''Stay, father!'; he cried, ''the guilt is
more mine than hers; will accept of no
mercy that is not extended to her!'
Perceiving how it would all end. now
said:
Mr.. Glover. 1 am going to the P
House, where shall remain until to-mor-
row noon. II you want me, yon know
where to find me.'
The next morning a letter reached me,
enclosing II check for five thousand dollars.
never had occasion to see Mr.. Glover
again.
His son went abroad but he went alone.
His niece, Emily remained with him for
several months; she then disappeared, if
her uncle knew WHITTIER, be kept the know
ledge to himself.
| One day nearly three years later, as
was passing through Germany, came
across young couple whose countenances
were familiar to me, and who evidently
were Americans. On looking at them more
narrowly, saw that it was James Glover
and his cousin Emily-now his wife.
They looked happy and contented, and
doubtless were so.
Mr. Glover took his nephew into partner
ship with him, who in return, brought
home fair young wife to cheer his lonli
ness; in whom, and whose children, thf
old man finds consolation for the son that
so sorely disappointed him.