Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1886-07-22
Mechancbwn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday July z, 1885,

resumed the chief, to point out an er-
ror of yours in these papers-an error
| which might have involved grave con-
sequences.
Gilbert Renshaw bowed, but said
nothing. The error thus magnited
into so much Importance was in reality
a triaing oversight, and was, for the
most part, the fault of a junior. This,
probably, Mr.. Golding we'll knew but
as the papers would come before Rem
shaw for revision, he chose to assume
that the entire blame rested with him.
The young man was at once too high
minded and kind hearted to exculpate
himself by accusing his junior, and in a
few words expressed his regret.
1T must not occur again, Mr.. Rem
shaw
Gilbert bowed, but made no reply,
and then, after taking his principals
directions, left the room.
Mr.. Golding looked after him with
an annoyed expression on his face.
If | catch you tripping again, he
muttered to himself, you shall suffer
for it, my friend
But the days went by, and for time
his vindictlveness remained without an
opportunity. And that was not long
in coming. One Saturday afternoon he
happened to want Gilbert for some pur-
pose and sent for him, The young
man could nowhere be found. Mr..
Golding glanced at the clock and
frowned angrily.
1t was just ten minutes to the time
at which, their work being done, the
| clerks were entitled to leave. Some
were already closing their desks and
making preparations for departure but
the sudden appearance of the chief
galvanized them into renewed ac-
tiyity. A kind hearted senior in the
meantime surrcptitiously dispatched an
Office boy to the restaurant which Gill
bert generally frequented, but the we'll
meant effort was fruitless.
Mr.. Golding walked across the Office
to the farther window, which, the house
being corner one, commanded the
length of the street, and stood looking
out. Suddenly he uttered slight ex-
clamation, which drew all eyes, with
elances more or less furtive, to the
window. There, at some little distance
quietly strolling along, was Gilbert
Renshaw. Unconscious Of those watch
ing him he paused at the corner, look
ed at his watch and, after moment s
hesitation, us if uncertain what course
to pursue, turned into a side street and
disappeared.
Monday morning came, and to the
amazement Of each and all Mr. Golding
was the first at the Office. The juniors
who were naturally among the earliest
was warned by the housekeeper in a
mysterious whisper that the governor
was there A greater degree Of order
and silence relgncd that morning than
WAS usual.
One by one, as the clerks came in,
various posts were taken up. BY the
senior clerk desk stood Mr.. Golding,a
hard pitiless expression on his face
The clock was just Ginning 8, when
the door swung open and Gilbert Rem
shaw walked IN. He glanced around,
evidently rather surprised at seeing
Mr.. Godng, and then walked toward
his desk. Ere he had taken three steps
the principals voice checked him.
You need not trouble to open your
desk, Mr.. Renshaw.
Gilbert turned around, still more
surprised at this intimation.
Mr.. Golding had walked across the
Office, and the two men stood facing
each other. One glance at the stern
face, those cold, keen eyes before him,
and Gilbert saw the others purpose i'll
a moment,
Every one in the office looked on,
either stealthy Or openly with increas-
ing interest, and every one was puzzled
by the way in which the young man
maintained his usual air of easy indif--
ference. But Mr.. Golding gave but
little time for speculation.
You left before the time on Satur-
day, Mr.. Renshaw"
About ten minutes before g. answer
ed the other.
And your reason for dong ao:'
my work was finished and had an
important engagement
Indeed = sneercd the employer.
But | do not allow my clerks to keep