The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-24

supposIng-mnd, i only say supposing-I
were in position to make your chance of
verdict absolute certainty, what would you
say to me tnenP
The little mans face undergoes a complete
change at these words, his eyes glisten, and
his stern and wrathful expression relaxes.
"If you could only afford me some inform
alton as to the whereabouts of the letter l
have lost 1 should look upon you the dear
est friend" and then, as if remembering
who he is addressing, his face assumes its
former angry look, as he bursts forth afresh:
"But this is all nonsense. | know you well
enough. It's mere excuse to remain in this
garden. But, sir, understand, once for all,
/ won't have it. So, clear out at once
And Mabel, you come with me. L am sur
prised and excessively annoyed to find you
talking to this-this gentleman"
stay moment, Mr.. Linton, if you
please, and let Us come to an understanding
l give you my word of honor that can be
of material service to you in this matter.
But shall require of you some reward. Are
you prepared to give ID! Yes or nol"
The little man now begins to see from
Percy's manner that it is not joke, and
that he is in sober earnest.
"Well, sir, if you can prove your words
you will not find me ungrateful, l think
How much shall you requirel'
mot one farthing of money, only the hand
of your daughter"
This calm request once more upset the
cquanimity of Mr.. Linton, and he is just
about to break out again when Percy stops
him with, Gently, sir, gently remember
we are talking business now. Do you agree
to my terms! Otherwise we need not pro-
long this interview"
Mr.. Linton seems unwilling to allow the
business to end thus, and yet is hardly pre-
pared to capitulate Internationally
"Well, sir you see in this matter / am. not
the chief person concerned; my daughters
happiness is involved"
"lf that is your only objection think you
may make your mind easy. What do you
say, Mabel? Will you allow your hand to
be the price of the information possessg"
Mabels answer is clearly in the affirma-
tive, for she rises at once and places both
her hands in Psrcy's without saying word.
"You see, sir. Have you any further OBJ
lection to makef"
"No; if my daughter is willing to make
sacrifice for her fathers sake shall not for
bid her. l had other plans for her future,
but they seem likely to fall through, so
have nothing further to say except that the
sooner you enlighten me on this mysterious
matter the better shall be pleased"
"Quite so. my dear sir; will keep you no
longer in suspense" and Percy draws let
ter from his pocket and hands it to Mr..
Linton. will that be of any service to you,
do you Think
Mr.. Linton glances at it for a moment.
"Good heavensl The letter l have been
f,,r fb;C fi,,,a i've cot ia,,,
L must win now; nothing can prevent it.
The games in my own hands; this is grand.
But, my dear Fletcher, how came this let
ter in your possession and what was the
reason of your keeping it concealed for so
longP
mabel here will be able to answer your
first question, think, II you will show her
the letter. and as to the second was un.
aware that had It until last evening. Look
at it, Mabel, and tell us what you know
about it," handing her the letter which he
takes from Mr.. Linton, at the same time
turning it over so that she may see her own
handwriting. She starts and her cheeks are
the color of peoples in an instant ooh!
Percy" she gasps, IL hadn't notion Of this.
How could have been so stupid? But / re-
member was in papa's study when packed
the things up, and in great hurry for fear
he should come back, and I seized the first
bit Of paper / could lay my hands on, and l
suppose took this by mistake"
"Well, dear, it will be lesson to you in
future not to return the presents / give
YOU" says Percy, laughingly.
"Why, child, what is the meaning of all
thisi What have you been doingi'
papa, must confess; l have been the
culprit all along When sent back Percy's
presents put a little note in of my own
besides the one you made me write; and
stole piece of paper from your desk To
write it on, and think l must have taken
this letter by mistake; I am very sorrow"
"You little baggage, and so have got tc
thank you for all my anxiety and worry
well, / shant be angry since it has all come
| right in the end. But am inclined to fee
very grateful to Fletcher for Offering to re
lieve me Of such a dangerous party befor,
you do me any worse mischief But come
| into the house now, and we'll drink confu
sion to old Boyer's executors
Time has hurried on since that mornin,
when we saw the trio I'm the garden ut Har
row. Old Linton did win his case, and th,
other evening. when / was dining will
Percy, observed that his wife was wearing
locket OF very peculiar pattern.
| One of Prince Bismarcks cnarecesrfss,c'
n his love for some large dog which he
makes his constant companion and feed'
himself-a dog. for instance, like the one
that 30 terrified. Prince Gortschakon The
dog follows the chancellor into the dining
raom and stretches itself on tho carpet In
tho course OF tho meal tho butler brings ,
large piece Of boiled beef ON one plate and
blts OF soaked bread on another. The
prince In person cuts up tho beef and pro
PARIS tho food for the dog. which stands by
grave and attentive pending tho solemn
preparation Of its food. The princes dol
II never fed In any other way. There
something noteworthy In The habits Of chi
man, who peponines the frus-ian race q
~ most elevated character.
An esteemed contemporary explains tha
n costs ~ cents 70 stop railway.train. Tina
depends upon how 10 IL stopped. II stoppes
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