Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-05-29

'' fraudulent possession Of the
uO.e aud he intends TO cneat you out
Of the amount
"lle never paid me-" he replted
promptly
men he has frandulenny obtained
possession ofthe note. What sort Of
aPerson is that Chandler, who boards
with yout"
= Line young man Bless you, he
0ould not do anything of that kind"
! am sure he would not" repeated
Annie, earnestly
How could Bryce obtain the note
Oatthrough him? What time does he
come home at nightY'
"Always at tea time. lie never
goes out in the evening"
But, father, hc did not come home
'lll ten o'clock the night before you
went to Bryccs, He had 10 stay in
'he Office 70 post books. or something
Of the kind"
How did he get in 2
"lle has a night key"
y must see Chandler" said |.
"No harm in seeing him, added Mr..
Wallace; u will 20 for hin"
In a few moments lie returned with
the young man Chandler, who, in the
conversation l had with him, mani
Tested very lively interest in the so
luton Of the mystery, and professed
himself ready to do anything TO for
ward my views.
"When did you return to the house
on Tuesday night 2"
about twelve"
Twelve" said Annie; it was not
more than ten when | heard you."
"The clock struck twelve as turned
tbe eeorner of the street" replied Chand-
Ter, positively.
u certainly heard some one in the
front room at ten, said Annie, looking
with astonishment at those around her.
Were getting at something" said |.
How did you get in?"
The young man smiled as he looked
& Nnnie, and said;
! "On arriving at the door, found |
lad lost my night key At that mo
hent watchman happened along and
told him my situation. Heknew me,
and taking a ladder from an unfnish-
cd house opposite, placed it against one
of the second-story windows, and en-
tered in that way"
Good Now, who was it that was
heard in the parlor, unless it was
Bryce or one of his accomplices? lie
must have taken the key from your
pocket, Chandler, and stolen the note
from the secretary. At any rate | will
charge him with the crime, let what
may happen. Perhaps he will confess
when hard pushed"
Acting upon this thought, wrotea
lawyers letter" demanded against
you,' etc.-which was Immediately
sent to Mr.. Bryce. Cautioning the
parties not to speak Of the affair, dis
missed them.
Bryce camG.
We'll, sir, what have you to say a
gainst me?" he asked, stiGly.
"a claim on the part of John Wal
lace for $2o00,' | replied, poking over
my papers, and appearing perfectly in
different.
iaid it" he said, short as pie e-crust.
"lIaye you?' said |, looking him
sharply in the eye,
The rascal quailed. saw that he
was a villain.
nevertheless, if within an hour you
10 not pay me $1,000 and 800 for the
trouble and anxiety you have caused
my client, at the end of the next hour
you will be lodged in Jail to answer
criminal charge"
WHAT do you mean, sir?"
~
I mean what say. Pay, or take
the consequences"
It was bold charge, and if he had
looked like an honest man, l should
not have dared to make it.
! have paid the money, | tell you,
sad he; Il have the note in my posses
sion.
! got it when l paid the"
" hen you feloniously entered the
mousse of John Wallace, on Tuesday
n'gh', at ten o'clock, and took the said
note from the secretary"
: ou have no proof" said he grasp
oidlf lor support.
nat i my lookout. / have no time
70 waste Will you pay, or go to Jail ?"
lie saw the evidence | had was too
'.'ong Tor his denial, and he drew his
,leeN on the spot for $2l00, and after
oegslhg me not to mention the affair
ne Sneaked off.
!, cashed the check and. FASTENED TO
Nallaee's house. The reader may Judge
WIN what satisfaction he received ii.
"iio now rejoiced was Annie and her
ioFer' Wallace insisted that | should
''Ne Sloo for my trouble, but | mag
a"ninously kept only $40. Wallace
9'snea the pledge. and was ever after
temperance man. He died a few
cars ago leaving a handsome proper
:! g Chandler and his wife, the mar
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