The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-10-13

after, while waiting Tor breakfast, my
aye fell ON the following ADVERTISE
meiit:
ANY person giving information
leading to the discovery of a full set
of coral, taken from the residence of
Mr.. james Forrest, Chestnut street;
Islington, will be literally rewarded.
Now, thought /, "1'll attend to
that little matter myself with all the
pleasure in the world" The fates
were at last pr6pitious. MY actions
must have been strange, however, DIS
Mrs. Vail kindly inquired if was not
as well as usual that morning
Once at my place of business, re-
marked that our neighhor over the
way, at fslingtoi, had been robbed
the evening but one previous:
"Whatl Mr.: James Forrest?" asked
one of the clerks. "He is a lawyer,
and has got an Office in Moorgate
street. He's a fine old chap-got q
pretty daughter, and lots of money"
l decided to call on Mr.. Forrest, and
on reaching his Office found him alone
and disengaged. / introduced my
self, and told him what ! had seen,
and that from motives of delicacy
for the young lady / had not men,
toned it, but I thought would come
and inform him of my suspicious.
"Thank you heartily, said he. 81
can easily obtain the missing articles;
and if you like, shall have great
pleasure in introducing to you my
family. If not otherwise engaged,
suppose you come over this evening. !"
Wasn't happy fellow on leaving
that office? Perhaps / didn't con-
graduate myself that Twas naturally
of an inquisitive disposition. ! could
not whistle, of course, nor smoke q
cigar-that was against the law-so
l walked directly back to my bust
ness, trying not to look too radiant;
but was so kind to my interiors
that the clerks thought l had been
imbibing, or had received legacy.
l had never had even pass
ing fancy for any lady OF
my acquaintance, and had
thought all women were about alike
as regarded beauty. But the name
of Grace seemed the most musical in
the world. repeated it softly over
to myself while dressing for my visit,
and when ready to go took one more
look in the glass and called myself
an idiot, for it occurred to me that
the admiration might be all on one
side.
passed the evening in the presence
of Grace Forrest, and went home
more hopelessly in love than ever. The
days few by like a pleasant dream,
and every evening found me welcome
visitor at Mr.. Forests house. ]
found the family wellinformed refined
and agreeable.
Twas invited to attend church with
them on Sunday, and then to lunch,
which invitations were seconded by
a blush and smile from Grace that
always settled the question.
One evening after tea we adjourned
to the drawing-room and were chat
ting pleasantly, when Mrs. Forrest
was called from the room to attend
to one of the younger members of the
family; and soon Mr.. Forrest followed
suit as unceremoniously as if l Were
and old friend.
Was ever such an opportunity
given a man? / determined then and
thoro tn EnOw NV fafo
"Grace," said II had taken the
liberty of addressing her thus before
-"did you recover the articles pur'
Joined from your jewel box?"
ooh, you saw that, did your Yes
I got them, but papa was very quiet
about it, and would say nothing
about the reward"
"Well," said l, 81 know something
about that myself; and if thought
/ should not offend, / might tel
you"
II know papa would not care,
said Grace, "for he told me to fine
out, if / could"
II believe then" said I, chat
will claim the reward, as l am thu
| man who informed your father o
their hiding place"
81 am sure I thank you very
much" said Grace. ''but the idea o
offering you a reward"
"Oh, I shall claim one" I inter
rupted, growing bold. ut is the lit
tie hand"
But 1 shan't tell you how she an
swered or what more was said; onl,
the old folks opened the door yer,
Unexpectedly, while my arm wa
around her waist, and her head up
on my shoulder. l heard some yer.
pleasant words from Mr.. and Mrs
Forrest, but forgot them.
fattered myself it was very wei
done, and Grace, learning the Who'll
story after marriage, resolved t.
promenade in future in daylight, ant
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