The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-01-01

teSIAilenU, adversely Is the OleSSlng OIL
the new he added, quoting one OF his
favorite essays; +" which. carrieth the
greater benediction?' I have often
thought of that in trouble"
at shall be u present hope and
consolation" she exclaimed, ''and we
will never let the thought OF it de-
part"
CHAPTER III.
Strengthened by his wlfe's support
and resignation John Lander left on
the succeeding morning; and, entering
the office. awaited with calm and tran
quill heart the first disclosure OF his
fate. 1t was not long before it came.
After he had written a few letters, and
arranged some papers which related to
his present state, a stranger entered,
and introducing himself in John Lam
doris presence, laid upon the table
four notes which had matured that
day. John Lander regarded him at
tentively for q few seconds, and, as he
withdrew his gaze, q strange and bit
ter smile escaped him..
Your check, please, for twenty
seven thousand five hundred dollars"
The time had come! For q moment
John Lander hesitated, and then,
turning pale, with a sudden and pain.
full effort, said: at is my p%ainiulduty
to INFORM you that | am unable to
honor them. As my failure is not yet
reported | must myself declare it now.
| know not how l stand at this par
ticular moment, but there are a few
assets still remaining to my credit,
which | will make available without
| fnlav FIhN N, ~ r,~- Ill
send you a fullstatement ofmy affairs,
and, | trust, arrange them on al salts
factory basis as regards their future
settlement. Meanwhile, allow me to
express my deep concern for the loss
which this disclosure will inflict on you;
and ii l can in any way allay the APP
prehensions it has caused l shall only
be too thankful to do so. My books
and papers are at yourinspection."
But 1t is hardly c%redi5lei' ex-
claimed the stranger, with a look of
wonderful surprise. your notes
have been endorsed by some OF the
first houses; and l was assured that
your credit stood as high as that OF
any other corresponding firm in the
city"
So it did, said Lander, faltering.
"No notes OF mine were even presented
for payment that were not honored
on the spot"
"Then to what do you attribute
your inability to pay in the present
instance?" asked the stranger, look
ing more and more puzzled.
Partly to the failure OF u house in
which | was largely interested, and
whose notes l hold to-day" John
Lander answered, with a sigh; "but
chiefly to the depreciation Of my own
stock. which since the recent failures
IN England, | have been obliged to sell
at q loss"
"Then it is only a temporary en-
barrasment?" inquired the stranger.
II trust it is" replied John Lander,
calmly; although l have incurred
enormous losses"
Nevertheless there is hope" said
am concerned the loss will not effect
my credit. and after a time the notes
will doubtless their face value.
|, for one, can wait He was looking
closely at John Langdor all the time,
as 1t struck with some awakened
thought or sudden recollection.
Their eyes met.
Pardon me-" said the stranger,
thinking he had given John Lander
pam; but your strong resemblance
to a valued friend of mine, whom l
had not seen for sixteen years, made
me forget for the moment. The re-
semblance is extraordinary" he re-
sumed, something quite eXtraordi-
nary. May l inquire whether you
have ever served in the army? 1t is
no common motive which lmpels me
to ask, believe me-" .
John Lander started; and after
hesitating for a moment, responded,
"Yes."
The stranger regarded him all the
closer.
"And you we're in Washington on
thenight OF the 31st December, 1902"
81 really cannot recollect-you
must be mistaken, SIR" returned
John Lander, avoiding a direct reply.
pray let us talk OF other matters"
eve will in time, replied the strang-
er; but first OF all. auswer my ques-
ton. You were in Washington on the
night OF the 31st December, 1902"
81 believe l was" John Lander an
swered, endeavoring to conceal his
agitation.
and you played billiards with a
brother othcer-and, in his after dis
trcss, returned him the money you
had won-saving him from future mis-
cry and despair"
81 did" replied John Landor.
"And it was one OF the proudest and
happiest moments of my life"
tiraspiDr JnIn ,pIn. Nv tba bad
the stranger exclaimed, in a voice
scarce audible from emotin, Il am
Lewis marlborough" And before
John Lander could reply he sliced up
on the notes, and tearing them in u
hundred pieces. threw them in the fire.
"I'here! the debt is paidt' he ex-
claimed, "and ! am thankful that it
Is IN my power to render you some
servicein return, my noble-hearted old
fellow" And he rung his hand once
more.
"Mr. Marlborough, said John Lam
dor, Il knew you the very moment
you e~ntercd-and Heaven knows /
wished you to remain in ignorance OF
our acquaintance. l am still your
creditor, although-pornting to the
fire as he spoke-you have destroyed
the written proof OF my Indebtedness
to YOU
"But am rich,' said Lewis Fair
borough, with sparkling eyes. land
part, at least, OF my acquired wealth
| owe to you. Your generousc conduct
sixteen years ago was the means Of
saving my beloved wife, who at the
time was lying dangerously i'll, and
who would probably have never re-
covered but for the ease and comfort
which that sum OF money was enabled
to procure. 1t saved me, too, from
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