The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-05-07
THE TRUTH ATLASr


"go down to the bank and pay that accept
ance in favor Of Tare & 1rett: and ,aindn-
glancing at his watch-"you'yc no time u
| lose"
George Bryson took the money, threw O,
his overcoat, and was off like shot He hsi
scarcely turned the corner when sudde1
grasp on his arm brought him TO bait
Wheeling about quickly man with a lot O
| money in his pockets excuseable for being {
little nervous in these days of daylight rob
beries-he was glad to find his intercepfc,
was only his fellow clerk, Ellis Ward
! Here's a gOW panted the latter, OFT o.
breath. Plush & CO.. CT Boston, jus: gone
to smash--heavily indebted to our nouse
Mr.. Roscoe says you must take The mex,
Boston train, see the lawyers there--here's
their cerd-and have everything done to save
as much as possible. Here, give me the
money you were taking to the bank, and IT,
go in your place, for you've barely lime to
| catch the cars" r--. ~ -,
George handed over The roll of notes, and
was about to hasten of, when E!sis Ward
| again caught lis arm SIZE
"You'll need something for expenses" said
Ellis, taking several bils from the roll and
thrusting them into Georges hand 1--WE
enough about me to make it up at the bank.
Good-by. Don't stop moment
Bryson hailed the first street.car for the
depot, and was in the nick OF time for tie
Eastern train. a.+ ~...t 0.0.-r
When Mr.. Roscoe reached his Office next
morning ne found Mr. Tare, senior of thf.
house Of Tare Il rrett, waiting his arrival.
'Good-morning, Mr.. Tare." was Mr.. Roe-
GOES hearty greeting. a.
Good morning, Sir" returned Mr. Tar
by no means heartily.
| Mr.: Roscoe was merchant prince, as
proud as Mr.. Dombey. He was disposed to
| iare q 1rett were good customers. But
MI. Iare's GOODNESS had such a refrigeratiye
! influence on, Mr. Roscoe that he at once turned
| into pillar ofice. ~. .
What can do for you, sir 81 he asked, in
| his most freezing manner. -
"fay that acceptance you suffered to go to
protest yesterdayp' he exclaimed, Jumping
up like lumber-jack and fourishing a paper
within an inch of Mr. Eoscoe's nose
! Little Nr. Tare fired up fl
Mr.. Roscoe put on his eyeglasses, took
the document, glanced it over, and turning
MS back on Mr.. Tae. told the offce-ooy 70
call Mr.. Bryson.
please, sir" said the boy, returning in a.
moment, "Mr: Bryson hasn't been in this
morning"
Mr.. Roscoe consulted his watch. He ex-
acted strict punctuality from his clerks Bry-
son should have been at his post an hour
ago:
II sent the money to the bank in time to
meet your draft yesterday" said Mr.. Roscoe,
not in the least disconnected: "the messenger
It seems. failed to obey instructions. days
delay, l trust, has caused no serious incon-
venience." ,-.t-.
And sitting down he drew check, handed
| 1t to Mr.. Tare, and oowed him out In man
| ner which plainly said, This closes our ac-
count'' g.. 0-.-0.'
Ielegrams we're sent in every direction mi
! nutely describing George Bryson, the abscond-
ing clerk, who had robbed his employer OF
ten thousand dollars, and offering large re-
ward for his apprehension. 41ft :"
The result was that poor George. while on
| his way to the office of Mr.. Roscoe's Boston
| lawyers that morning, was seized By q couple
| OF detectives, haDdcuffed, dragged aboard a
departing train, and carried back to confront
his and the laws demand, without waiting
| for requisition from the governor
The facts against HIM We're very plain. Mr..
| Roscoe had given him ten thousand dollars to
pay the draft of Tare & Trett. He lad not
paid it, but instead of going to the bank, had
taken the evening train to Boston,
The story of Plush & Co.'S failure was myth ;
and, to crown all, some of the identical money
| MIR. Roscoe had delivered to him was found
upon him when arrested. The prisoners ac-
count OF what had passed between himself
and Ellis Ward was fatty denied BY the latter.
and we all know how little an accused mans
| word goes in such cases.
Bryson was speedily tried and convicted.
No different result could have been expected
Even Ellen Payne, who had long b,fore Sc
cretly plighted her troth to George, believed
| him guilty; and when the prison doors closed
upon Tim as convict, there was none left TO
pity.
Once, twice, thrice, and even oftener, If ru-
NOR spoke truly, Ellen had refused Ellis
people began to hint that she still felt ling
erlng attachment toward her cunvict lover,
that she resolved to conflte tie csluu,ny by
! accepting the Otter OF the previous IL rsiect-
| ed sutton.
1t was late on the eve of the day fixed for
the wedding of Ellen Payne and Ellis Ward
when, as the latter was vending his way for
| the last time 10 his bachelor LODGINGS. his
| arm was grasped much as he had seized that
d George Bryson VIXEN the latter Was on his
road to the bank, and much in the same man.
| ner he turned nervously about.
| A pale, haggard face confronted him. It's
| owner was poorly clad. The rags that cover
ed him seemed to cling as to the form of a
skeleton: But the fingers, whose grip was
! on Ellis Wards arm, were like clasps o. steel,
At the moment the two Glanced to he OBJ
poslte the entrance of one of the city parks
where the gas-light fell full on the features OF
| the stranger. Ellis Wald started. He was
in the grasp of the man he had ruined. II
vas George Rryson On whose face he looked
II must speak to YOU" said BrysoD, drag.
Slng DIS Prisoner to a secluded seat under
some trees. ii have just escaped from tbs
| piiooA u h l:icu your FlliatiS consigned nae.
And you are aware, of Course" Ire othe,
answered, ''th:tt it is in my I~,we~. TX I, word
TO send you hack"
You ard both kIow." Kissed Bvyson. il
his companions car, THAT il j. you, l:u, I
who should wear tliv cunvic,'s "arn.'
'Of course you do rot mean Your rcI;G}sr,
as threat" Ellis Wsrd replied, '!ior ros
are aware / have but TO utter single CRY /,
bring the police upon you: but pay be good
enonSh 10 say for what purpose you have
sought me thus
| ITO prevent your marriage with ENer
Payne; save her from the power OF ), vii
lain!"
Ellis Ward laughed.
You stGl1 not marry her.. exclaimed Bry
son, no longer hccGful 70 control his voice.
''ShdN not:" sneered E'lis Ward. Perrin
me to end this ridiculous scene Tomorrow
Miss Payne will be my wife, and you win b,
sent back to drink the cup of your degr sds
ton to the very dregs. But ere you 90 I can
not forbear the satisfaction of haunting yol
to your face with the completeness of nv re
venge. loved Ellen Payne first. You cam
between us, and left me hopeless. resolve
to be avenged upon you both. I kent tn
, money for the theft of which YOU wear
felon's name; and when, tomorrow. we
Ellen Payne, whom now hate as bitterly a
yourself, my vengeance will be sstisfedrS
Friend! monster" shouted George Brysor
sprining like tiger at the others throat.
| police! pOlicem cried Ellis Ward til IN