Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-18


qulries about Captain Rosse;ter -
which he poceeded to do forthwith IN
the heat of his virtuous Indignation
he found it more difficult than he had
imagined to convict him of serious
misconduct. The captain had led the
life of q man about town, had had nu-
merous transactions with the money
lending fraternity, had played high and
drank pretty freely, and there were
dark corners in his career which would
noj, perhaps, have stood the test of
censorious investigation. But there
was no recorded act of his that could
be pointed out as di5graceful or dishon-
orab.e. To Mr.. Bold's secret vexation
he found that people were inclined TO
Judge the captain leniently, to speak
lightly of his faults and lay stress upon
his good nature, his easy generosity
and his jovial disposition. Moreover,
it seemed that during the last year or
two Captain Rosseter had abandoned
his usual haunt and occupations, had
given up cards and had shown distinct
symptoms of sober respectability.
The result was that the lawyer could
not see his way to make a case against
Captain Rosseter which would justify
him in invoking the interference of the
court or chancery in the interest of the
captains ward. Mr.. Bold did not ad-
NIT that he was beaten, even to him.
self, and his prejudice against tue cap
tain was as strong as ever. He was
convinced in his own mind that Cap
tain Rossetter contemplated a gross
fraud connection with his trusteeship,
and he fully intended to checkmate
him. Meanwhile, howev er it transpir'
ed that there was no living member of
the Tremayne family who could be
brought forward to pose as next friend
to the young orphan, and his technical
difficulty combined with the absence of
proof of the captains doubtful reputa.
ton, caused him to defer taking any
steps.
At length, however, after many
weeks had elapsed, Whitaker came in
to his masters room one day with a
startling piece of intelligence. The
ever watchful clerk had discovered that
I Captain Rosseter had purchased for
himself an estate at Stanmore for
$1,000.
AT least he bought 1t IN his wife's
name,' explained Whitaker. But the
question is, where did the money come
from p
Good heavens = exclaimed Mr..
Bold. Married, ell Is he ? l heard
a rumor, but he isn't supposed to be
married. However, as you say, the
question is, where did he get that CT,
900 from p
Il don't think it is difficult to guess,
said Whitaker, with grin.
"Pon my word, Whitaker, Pm a.
fraid it is case of serious fradd.
know for certain that the man has not
$1,000 of his own,' said the lawyer
getting excited.
Il wonder where the young lady is ?
exclaimed Whitaker.
I'VE must find out said Mr.. Bold,
emerge tically. Overland IL Co. gave
you the address of the school at Bright
on, didn't they :? Well you must 60
down there at once, Whitaker, and
trace her. feel it my duty to investi-
gate this matter, for 1 should not he
the least surprised if it transpired that
this Captain Rosseter has been helping
himself to the trust money!
Whitaker, being entirely of thu
same opinion, started off on his mis-
sion with out delay, and was absent
about week, during which time Mr.
Bold fumed with impatience and curl
osity. Whittaker's report, when he
returned, was not calculated to allay
suspicious. He had traced Miss TIE
mayne through her girlish career, from
Brighton to q school at Chelteuham,
and from thence to Bath. At the lat
ter city she had resided until year OF
| two ago with an elderly lady, who
had suddenly died, since which even,
nobody knew what had become OF tht
young girl or where che had gone after
leaving Bath.
'I've made up my mind what 1 will
do, Whitaker said Mr.. Bold, afte
discussing the situation with his
clerk. Il shall 60 and see captain
Rosseter and insist upon his telling
me where the young lady is. If he re-
fuses, shall feel justified in taking le-
gal steps. My belief is that the pool
young girl is dead or is being kept ou
of her inheritance, or part of it,
1T looks black-very black acqui
essed Whitaker.
The consequence was that next day
Mr.. Bold, who was plucky determin-
ed little gentleman, and was capable OF
making personal sacrifice for the sake
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