The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-09-16

80 "oScA AbphhAhB I've LhND nc iDUulICu
from the people In the hotel where the
cab was usually found, and later In the
day sought the stable. The drivers
memory being aided by donation, he
told the farmer whittier he had driven
. Hunston.
Drive me there, too," the farmer
said, and In minute he was on his way
to the famous hostelry, the Golden
Cross, at Charing Cross.
Once lodged there the farmer seemed
to be comfortable. He made the ac-
quaintance of the landlady in her quiet
bar parlor, and in few days was
favorite.
That seems nice quiet youth,'' the
farmer said, as Hunston passed the bar
window
Yes, very" the landlady replied.
Where does he keep his horses ?"
the farmer inquired.
Horses ?" the landlady replied; 81
never knew he had any.
"Ohl I thought you said-or 1t might
be somebody else-that he fell from his
horse and sprained or broke his wrist"
the farmer said.
"That is the first word have heard
about it," the landlady answered. "S Still
it may be SO, for he was absent for day
or two, and returned with his hand in
sling as you see."
-" 1t must be painful and awkward
for young fellow like that to have to go
around in that way" the farmer re-
marked
"It is better than having to lose the
hand" the landlady replied; sat one
time DR.. Ardoble thought amputation
would be necessary ,as many of the small
bones were broken.
" Clever man, DR.. Ardoble?" the far
mer asked.
{" So they say,'' was the reply.
You see," the farmer said, I've got
little trouble want to consult doc
tor about and would as lief go to him
as any other"
"Here is his address," the landlady
said, handing the farmer slip of
paper.
An hour later, the farmer was at DIR.
Ardoble's residence, and closeted with
that gentleman.
81 am executor of the will of Hun
ston's father" the farmer said, after
some Introductory matters, "and wish
to know beyond doubt whether you can
save the young mans hand ?''
"I've little doubt of it now," the doc
tor replied; though at one time 1 was
in fear"
Have you any idea how he injured
it ?' the farmer inquired.
None at all" was the answer: she
did not say and l did not care to ask
Evidently some great weight had fallen
on it and crushed it,"
Such as heavy, old-fashioned win
dow-sash ?" the farmer asked.
"That's the very kind of thing that
would do it, the doctor said.
When Lawyer Terwhit-for he will
be recognized in the farmer-got out.
side, he looked up to the sky and gave
a great sigh and sob.
My God ~ he exclaimed, half aloud,
to think that the bastard he had tended
so lovingly should have done it ?"
When the farmer returned to the
Golden Cross he was accompanied by
two strong men. They stayed below
and chewed straws while he went up
stairs and spoke to the landlady.
Madam" he said, tiny name is
Terwhit, and I'm a lawyer. l came
here to find the murderer of my friend
and neighbor, DIR. Hunston, the father
of the young man whom you know. 1
have found him ~
g Gracious goodness ~ the landlady
exclaimed, ''you have found him =
and who is hep
"Send for Mr.. Hunston," the farmer
said, and 1 will announce it in his
presence"
Hunston speedily attended the sum-
mons and found himself confronted by
the farmer and the two men chewing
straws.
Mr.. Hunston," said the farmer, "if
you look nearer / think you will know
me, though my side whiskers have been
shaved off"
Why, Declare" said Hunston, it
is Mr.. Teywhit !"
Hunston held out his left hand, but
Lawyer Terwhit pushed it aside, say
ing:
"No, sir. You are charged with the