The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-19

hastened to make an appointment, and
at the hour agreed upon presented myself be-
fore Pollock. As l had expected, he and
Selwin were one and the same. There was
some little attempt at change-his hair was
out of curl, and his style of dress was totally
different, but there could be no mistake
about his identity.
He was greatly troubled by my appear
ance, but l evinced no sign of recognition,
and he probably hattered himself that did
not know him. However, he Immediately
announced that the session must be held in
the dark, and led me into an inner chamber,
whence the light was carefully excluded.
Here he gave me a communication from a
cousin of mine, young lady, who, when
living, had been fast friend of Susie Nase-
by. Of course / understood where he got
the little points of information, etc, with
which this communication was larded, and
which might have surprised me much had
not known all the circumstances. Then fol.
lowed string of moral platitudes in the usu-
al style of such messages, containing strong
advice against the prosecution of those who
have never harmed me, and winding up
with an exhortation to remove the beam
from my own eye before meddling with the
mote in my brothers.
That will do, Selwin, said /; that's quite
| enough
Selwinl i What do you mean, sir p ac-
knowledge that my name is Selwin, but it is
many year since have been so called
How did you learn my name perhaps you
mistake me for my twin brother who still
bears it.
He had brother p Yes, it is very well
played, but about played out. 1t won't do,
Charles; knew from the first, and now
have proof. No doubt you would like tc
sell me picture of my cousin; but really
| do not care to speculate in that direction
so will bid you good day, promising that i
you continue your attention to Miss Naseby
| shall expose you before her and all he
friends
turned to go, but he seized me and swor
to take my life if 1 didn't promise secrecy
Fortunately, 1 had expected trouble, auc
WAS prepared tor it. The sight of 81,
shooter, loaded and cooked, brought my fin
fellow down at once. The suggestion that
visitation from the police might be unpleas
ant for him seemed to have sedative effect
and to allay all violent tendencies on hi
part.
The humiliation of fallow creature ia
painful spectacle always, and certainly Sci
win descended to the lower depths of self
abasement. He whined and begged and al
most wept in his anger and fear, even goin
so far as to offer to share Susie Naseby's for
tune with me, if would connive with him
: Sick of such wretched scene, left him
advising him to hang himself, as the mos
economical way of rendering justice to soci
ETY.. fsncied that he was thoroughly dis
posed of, but had not yet learned the ful
, extent of his brazen coolness. He went t
Belle Lake post haste that very day, an
used every possible endeavor to persuad
Susie to elope with him at once, and to max
, one of the Gretna Green wedding party.
Her good sense saved her. She refused
of course, and the batfled medium sailed fu
New Orleans the next day, where he sti
pursues his gentle art. l had the maliciou
pleasure of saying the inevitable Il told yo
So to Susie, until she almost threatened t
8 marry me instead of Selwin.
AS reward or punishment p / asked.