Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-09-11
Miscellaneous.
An Amicable Arrangement. A

Mr. Glmblet. the celebrated ex-det.cine.
was foolish enough to tran>ac, his Stock
Exchange business through an outside brok-
~ VITA all HI, a>tuttness. be shared the
ia!o,yncrasy Of many clever people, Of being
somewhat careless about his private affairs.
and the glowing advertisements Of Messrs.
Want \ Slow body had proved irresistible.
He had not done badly by the firm, upon
the whole, when one morning he learned 10
his great disgust that the junior partner had
disappeared after committing extensive de-
iAications.
Mr.. Gimblet, fortunately. had recently
realized neayl, all his securities ard duly re-
If he 'ranute oI ,iessrs. 'ani ~ ,tN'~v,,Iy
had occurred in the ordinary way, he would
have borne his loss with equanlmlty. But,
according TO the reports published in the
ewspaper>. it appeared that the misfortune
had been entirely brought about by the
Aasrart dishonesty OF Mr.. Sloubody. who
Had taken advantage Of his seniors tenn
porat, absence to ab>cond With an vnor-
nous sum OF money, and had apparently
cun,riyed to get clear away with his booty
The creates, sympathy was expressed for
Mr.. Want, who had FASTENED home on hear
ing the startling news, only 10 ind himself
u;terly ruined. II made Mr.. Gimblet very
angry ndt ed ID think tina, he had been
bobbed. and he determined tina, Mr.. Slow
rody should not escape scot-free for want OF
any assistance he could render.
Accordingly Mr. .Gimblet attended the pre-
lininar, meeting OF the creditors Of the hrm
dressed in hi, best. with the inevitable How
,r in his huitonhole. Nobody paid The
slightest attention to him. for he modest,
kept IN the back gr.und and took no part i
the proceedings. lie did not trouble hl'
mead bv attempting 10 follow the hSure'
and the dr, business details which bore up
On The important question Of the DIVIDEND
th, e>tatr wol.L ,ieIi, tut Cer,aln parts y
Nj. Wants pathetic ana eloquent statemen
5n.e.t,tsl him 80 much, that when tn
meeting adjourned, lie po.,el! acco>ted ,ha
gentleman and requested few minutes con
Ner>a,Ion.
Mr. Want seemed inclined TO resent Mr
G.n.blrt's demand a. an impertinence. liz
Vas horid, elderly man, with loud voice
and rather pompous manners. lie proh
abiy considered that after the ample state
ment lie had made the questions he had sat
islactorllI answered, and the unanimous 'ot
of syrlpalhv by which his creditors had te'
tilted their appreciation Of his straightiol
uald conduct. he might be spared the IN
unrluuities Of individual creditors.
Il am afraid that Just at this moment
have no time TO give YOU. sir, ne replied
slanciny rather superciiously at Mr.. Gin
bet,
"Very we'll Only though, ! might POI
siol, be Of some service TO you,' said VI
Gimblet, quietly.
"In what way 2" inquired Mr.. Want.
"NIy name is Gimblet," said the ex-d
,ec,ive. producing one Of his business card
-Oh ah, To be sure" said Mr.. Van
with sudden cordiality. Il believe you gei
erally transacted your business through IN
late partner Tha, is why did not reco'
nize YOU. Come IN here"
Mr.. Gimbet followed Mr.. Want into
small private room, with gratitied sml
upon his shrewd lips. Vanity was the ex-d
It tectiye's weak point, and he could not he
=. feeling fattered at Mr.. Want. change
l. manner.
: IL believe YOU are one of the small
creditors, Mr.. Gimblet, fortunately for you
N self" remarked Mr.. Want, when they we
al alone.
Il YES" said Mr.. Gimblet, taking ment
note Of the fact that for the first time durii
If the Lay Mr. Want showed signs OF nervou
a ness. ..However, did not wish TO trout
'' YOU about that"
.Oh, don't consider me for a moment
said Mr. Want, with a wave of his VIII
hand. IL place myself entirely and uni
servedly at the disposition of my creditor
Everything l possess in the world
], house, nv plate, and my carriages, and ey
nv uifes jewelry 60 toward increasi
the dividend and repairing this terrible d
aster as far as lies in my power"
;, $50 ] understand" said Mr.. Gimbl
Mr. Slowbody."
"a warrant has been issued for his app
henslon," returned Mr.. Want, somewhat
patiently.
.Yes, sir, | know. But not until
late"
. "What do you mean' gave informati
= TO the police within an hour of my ret,
ns home," said Mr.. Want, reddening slightly
Ut. Il understand the facts are these" $
les Mr.. Gimblet "You and your family W
i: staying at Biarritz."
n "a I'VE had heen there two months" int
.,,. ers posed Mr.. Want.
Us Exactly. You had no suspicion of "
for partners proceedings until"
ND ND Until received ms letter from Quee
rm town, informing me Of his flight" interru
an, an ed Mr.. Want quickly. 81 Immediately ST,
tx. ed home by the first train. and after spe
S5s ing half an hour here, called in the pol
You see did not lose a moment"
mo; but the letter did not reach you
I'M several days-more than 4 week, in fac
!, after date" remarked Mr.. Gimblet.