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

been to my wallet lately ? Thar's llf-
teen dollars gone somewhar.'
'Lor' no, Daniel, never did such a
thing. When did you miss the mon
ey p
Only this mornin', but it might
have been gone afore. The fust mon.
ey ever had took too
Father said Harry, maybe BERTHE
took it. 1t seems as though we would
have fou,d him before if he had been
without money
No, no, Harry" SAID Mrs. Allen,
quickly 4; do not hint such thing a.
gain. That poor dear boyd lose a
hand, sooner'n touch cent as didn't
belong to him.
Well said Daniel, after long
pause. the moneys gone, and the
more | think ont, the more think he
took it. No one else could have took
1t, wife. don't begrudge the money
to the boy. l would ha gin him more,
if he wanted it but if them's his
principles, Pm glad he's gone
Mrs. Allen demonstrated with her
husband on the injustice of the accusa-
ton. In her own mind she felt sure
that she knew the thief. She dared
not mention it to Daniel, however, for
he would hear nothing against Harry.
A year wore away, and still no tid-
incs of BERTHE reached the farm. Har.
ry had gained his point in driving him
away. He was now sole manager Of
all Mr. Aliens business. His word
was law with Daniel, but not with Ke-
ziah. She could hardly tolerate him,
feeling perfectly sure that he had then
hardened the old mans heart against
him.
Years rolled by. The hand of age
commenced to stamp his indelihle
marks Oh Mr.. and Mrs. Allen. Keziah
could no longer attend to the house,
work, so a trusty girl was engaged to
take charge of the kitchen. The old
people felt that they could now enjoy a
quiet, happy old age together after
their years of toll.
Such was not to be the case. Mrs.
Allen was taken very i'll. Noted ply
sicians were summoned from all parts,
but their skill was unavailing. One
bright, sunny day in early autumn
they laid her away forever. She who
had been fond mother to BERTHE was
gone. He was indeed an orphan now.
A short time after this sad event,
Mr.. Allen had desirable offer made
him for part Of his farm. He had long
been thinking of selling, in order to
dispense with hired help. He also felt
that the sands of life were running out
and the money thus realized would
make him comfortable while he lived /.
He finally conclued the bargain, and
received most of the money for his land
at once.
1t was impossible for him to deposit
tie money in the bank the day he re-
ceiyed it. Although he felt that it was
very unsafe to keep so much cash in
the house oyer night, he could not GO
TO the city until the next day.
The hired girl spoke of spending the
night with friends, so Daniel supposed
he and Harry would be sole inmates of
the house. When bedtime came, the
old man placed the package of money
under his pillow and retired to rest.
Some time during the night he was
dimly conscious of cloth being press
ed tightly against his nostrils. He
knew no more until he felt somebody
shaking him violently, and calling on
him to awaken. He found standing at
his bedside his housekeeper and three
men, neighbor and his two sons.
Poor man y said Lizzie. Look
quickly and see if your money is where
you pnt it. You have been robbed by
your beloved son, Harry
Don't say Harry took it girl ! You
will kill me if you do. Call him quick
". and we will find the robbers. May
be you're mistaken. III look myself
and see.
He raised his pillow and found
nothing. Harry entered the room at
this crisis, and asked hurriedly If the
money were gone.
Harry said Daniel, you have
stung the heart that loved you. Lizzie
saw and heard all. Tell us about it,
girl
Mr. Leeds, the neighbor, was jus
tice of the peace. lie now proceeded
to arrest Harry, who stoutly protested
his innocence.
L did not go over to Mr.. Leeds, a.
| spoke of doing said Lizzie. Being
very tired, went right to bed, but not
to sleep. kept thinking of the dan
ger the place was in on account of tha
money. Twelve O'Clock found me
wide awake. Soon after this thought
| heard voices in the garden. rose
and went to my window. Fortunately