The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-16


1t was nearly three O'Clock when Mr..
Gwinnett, who was hardly ever known to
be in hurry, bustled into tho front office
with check in his hand.
"Hero Kendall" calling me from my
desk, Il must have the money on this be-
fore tho bank closes and there isn't mo-
mcnt to losc."
! clapped on my hat and took tho check
and was of.
The paying tclor, as entered tho bank,
already had his thumb OH the spring which
SHIELD up tho small sash with its pauc of
aground glass which was accustomed to drop
SSyery day 90 exactly at the instant tho
>Shand of tho bank clock pointed to three,
that ono might havo supposed the ,samo
machinery governed both. ,r-.,. & (
''You'ro just In time," said the punctual
official .8 Ia ~ LII" ,
>'"And that only alters sharp run on
YOU" | answered.
The bad joke was either unnoticed or
treated with contempt The money was
counted out in silence, tho spring touched,
and tho sash fell
Within half block |. encountered. FL
nathan Ganche, fclow.clerk, fastening
to meet nc.
"Mr. Ginnett was obliged to take the
first train TO B." said Elnathap, "lnd
couldn't wait your return. Another leaves
half an hour later, and he wishes you to
followon that, with the money!. - +
"Whcre will he stop in B-----2"
"Oh! had nearly forgotten to tell you
that. At-at the - House."
a. glance at my watch proved that had
no time 10 spare A smart walk brought
ING to the depot, whence the train started
minute after had taken my seat
It was night when I stepped from tho
made NE turn quickly
Your name is Kcndall?" said sharp
visagcd, keen-oyed man, in n mixed tono of
Question and assertion.
"It is," answered. J ~
George Kcntlall?" Il \
I bowed stiflly. thinking the stranger a
little inquisitivo.
He held up his finger and couplo of
policemen approached.
"You must accompany these gentlemen
and myself" said the sharp-vsagcd man.
May ask why2" / returned. aa o.3.
"You shall learn in good time" rcplod
the other. "You might find it ombarass-
ing to receive tic explanation here"
A hack was called, which all four Of us
entered without further parlcy, which saw
WAS useless. n"....
After rapid drive of several minutes we
alighted before a building with a bright
light over tho door,, The sharp-fcatured
man immediately OFFERED, followed by the
two policemen and myself.
A man in uniform, behind a desk, took
down my name, ago and such other partic-
ulars, as ! suppose, it Is usual to note on
such occasions. NoXt I was put through
rigid search. Among other effects found
upon me was, of course, the roll of bills I
had drawn from the bank.
@"Perhapsyou can explain how you came
by these" remarked tho sharp-featured
man dryly. 81. .e4.5
Certainly" answered. II drew thcm
from the - Bank today, on my employ
or, Mr., Gwinnett's check with which he
sent mo to bank for that purpose"
"Isn't 1t little singular" continued my
questioner, 'that after getting tho money
instead Of oarryingit to Mr. Gwinnott, you
took the noxt train to B----.7" .,s.l,
''Not at all,"yI I replied, quickly. "I
came with tho money hero at MIR. Gwn-
nett's request"
|"How do you account, then, Tor his tcl-
cgraphihg description Of you far and
wide, and offering a reward for your ar-
r rost2"
was thunderstruck at the announce
ment, and my manifest confusion was inter-
preted as'an additional evidence of guilt.
was locked up over night at the station
house, and next day was taken back as
prisoner to confront my employer and an
swcr the charge Of embozzloment. nv.
had, as yet, entertained no suspicion of
Elnatlan Ganche. felt suro ho had fall
len into some mistake, not yet cleared up,
IN nioof IN n tto
message, and was confident that Gancho's
testimony would put everything to rights.
Judge Of my surprise and Indignation
when on tho witness, stand, the yillian de-
MED having glvcn mo any Instructions from
Mr. sGWinnett, or eYep having Seen me after
loft tho couhting House with tho check "
told my own story, but 1t was heard
with incredulity. The evidence of the pay
ing teller, Mr.. Gwlnnet and Elnathan
Ganche-evory word of 1t truo except the
infamous suppression, of Q single fact by the
latter--left the examining magistrate no
room for doubt, and was fully committed
for trial. was noe long In divining Ell
nathan Ganche's motive. We had bcen
rival suitors Of Martha Halo, and my love
had beon. preferred ohis. Elnathan yield
ed with, g good grace, scemingly, and oven
profcssed to be my, friend la profession l
aCCtPtou tHo iHOT0 IcuQilys UeCaubo lelI q
. secret pity fot.hiai idisapp 80 ~,
Hisperfdy was now apparent. His plan
was to fix upon me tho brand Of folon,
thus rendering my union with Martha I'M.
possible, and opening the way to renewal
& of his own hopes. The nefarious plot was
! contriyed withIsuch internal skill that. it's
Il success seemed we'll nigh certain So b
One, evening, not long before the day
fixed for trial, when the garrulous old jailer
a brought in,ply supper, he seerned moro
s talkati than usual. Instead Of thrusti1g
the dishsN through the cell door, as former
3 ~, he Uttered and sat down fora chat 81 4 81
q ASAysrsatioa aoon turned On the ap-