The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-26

thousand dollars ~
"You don't say so When did it oc-
cur ?''
"Some time during the earlier part
of the morning. The thief, whoever he
is, made pretty fair haul of it-left the
firm with very small sum for its own
pocket-b book. 1t was private banking
house, and involves many of the lead
ing persons of the town."
"And they haven't secured the guilty
parties ?'
"No; and are not likely to do so
either. Men who take such goodly
sums as this generally secure safe av-
enue of escape. But can tell you this"
he added, lowering his voice, and incin-
ing his head toward her, " suspicion falls
on the Orrville House, but no one indi-
vidually, as far as ! am aware of. "
Just then waiter placed letter by
his side, saying
Something for Mr.. Lacy"
1t read thus:
"Come to Dalton at once. Your
presence is needed Immediately at Mr..
Greenups. Do not delay. A. II"
What is this? Come to Dalton at
once! A. II. Who can that person
be? But I'll 60"
=" I'm called away for little while,
Matte" he said, in explanation, replac-
ing the note in the envelope, but ex-
pect to be back soon. must go forth
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the breakfast-room ,hurriedly packed the
necessary articles in his valise, and was
at the station just in time to catch the
morning train.
1t was evening. The calm round
moon smiled upon the placid little lake
in all her pensive glory. Nature breath
ed her soft musical murmurings, and
everything seemed to whisper Peace,
peace"
But the heart of Matte Harris knew
anything but peace as she left the gay
crowd of thoughtless dancers in the
brilliantly lighted hotel, for an atmos-
phere more in harmony with her sad
dened spirit. Her heart was very heavy
tonight. She wandered listlessly down
to the waters edge. A little boat lay
moored there. She seated herself in it;
where she felt she could be undisturbed
in her lonely meditations. Her thoughts
soon found utterance:
"What a change!" she murmured,
"what change from our happy condl-
ton of week ago! l can hardly re-
alize it'll A bank robbed, and Charles
arrested as the perpetrator of the rob-
berry and thrown into prison. How
could they ever suspect him ? Yet the
circumstances are very mysterious, and
a hasty investigation points to him. 1t
is evident to me, though, that he only
left Orrville temporarily, that he was
called away. Strange that he should
have destroyed the letter, and that it
turns out that there is no such person as
Greenup in Dalton 1t is not at all
strange that he should have become ex-
cited when couple of men laid their
hands on him as he was getting out of
the train, and told him he was thief,
and was wanted Immediately at Orr
vile. Who wouldn't get excited under
such circumstances What nonsense
they allege They say he might have
written the note himself, and passed it
through the post. But know that he
has not the least link of connection with
the affair; and the authorities had no
right to commit him to prison, when he
can obtain bail from half dozen differ
ent persons. But the people here are so
excited that they will listen to moth
ing" A tear trickled down her pale
cheeks. "Pshaw I'll not be such a
baby; all will be right yet"
She sat in the boat until the lights in
the different departments of the hotel
gradually disappeared, and was just
about to rise and return to the house,
when figure coming down the path
towards her induced her to retain her
seat. The figure proved to be that of
the young merchant, Mr.. Van Haven
Matte had always been attracted by the
handsome face and winning manners of
the gay New Yorker and rather enjoyed
his society than otherwise. So she re-
mained seated until he took his place by
her side.
Let's row out upon the lake, said
Van Haven, without an unnecessary
Good evening"" as he raised the oars
and pulled gently from the shore. 8" 1t