Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-05

spread over his face, but be soon recoy--
cred himself with an effort, and could
see he had severe struggle to restrain
his feelings.
After perfect little dinner we started
for the theatre. forgot TO mention that
during the conversation in tho cohee-
room, which, of course, bad been carried
on in low tones, several gentlemen had
come in at various intervals, 70 somc OF
whom he had hurriedly nodded, and
some had returned his greeting with
that vistfuI, kindly look l have seen In
dear friends parting with one who they
knew was about 10 undergo dan
ger and difficulty. l caught the
waiter, too, who had met me-
in the vestibule, and who alter
ward waited on us in the pri-
vate room during dinner, once or twice
looking at him with what conld almost
have termed chances of admiring awe,
and / could have sworn l once heard
him mutter: "The saints preserve you,
Captain Jack" but, turning sharply
round, found him standing impassiye
as n statue. Several times, too, while
we s.rolled out between tho acts al the
theatre, gentlemen came up to him and
jrnpressiyely wished him, invariably IN
bumpers Of champagne, "Success, dear
lad - and to all be modestly responded,
ave will do our best. "
When the performance was over we
went back to the hotel, and IS | saw he
was thoughtful and distrait, thong h with
the true instincts Of gentleman he was
always courteous and kindly to me as his
guest, / forbore to tease him by making
conversation, and after CHEEKY "good
night" We repaired to our respective
rooms.
Early next morning James knocked at
my door and entered.
1.-THE Captain has sent you brandy
and soda, sir" be said. And, indeed, 1t
was very thoughtful OF him, for | felt
my unwonted libations of tho night be-
fore. breakfast is ready, sir; it IS
nearly 10 O'Clock"
VERY good, James, [ will be down
directly; and by 10 o'clock ] was IN the
morning room, where Captain Eustls
and substantial Lancashire breakfast
table were waiting my appearance. We
chatted gaily through the meal, and we
were the best OF friends.
eve will go down to the banks at
once" he said, on receiving my aliirma-
tive reply as to whether had finished;
Just toothful before starting, and
we will he of.
About five minutes walking brought
us 10 Westgate K Co. bank.
81 am Captain Eustis, he said to the
cashier. ga certain amount has feen paid
bya stock broker III London to my credit
| hero here is the letter and references. ~
quite correct, Sir, answered the
cashier after reading the letter.
every well, see the amount is Gl52
! los. please give me check or order on
my own bankers, Messrs. Chisholm,
Fraser & Co., of this town, for the
amount. am going abroad and closing
my accounts.
The cashier bowed and handed him
the check.
We then went to one other bank in the
town, where much the same transaction
took place, the amount no received be-
! ing GOO. His brow clouded. 4
"1here was heavy fall in the value
of the stock" the cashier explained,
"just as the broker sold 4; but your orders
were peremptory."
Eyes yes" he said, 81 am going
abroad, and it does not matter"
81 know you are, Captain Eustis,
said tho cashier. "May every success
attend you"
He gave a slight start and looked at
the cashier, and then smiled and held out
lns hand, which the cashier warml :
graspcd. =.
"You may trust rs to do all we can,
lie replied, and after lingering pressure
of his hand the cashier turned abruptly
away.
Your patience Is being very sorely
taxed, ON afraid" he said, turning to
me, "but we have only one more visit
to make and our business will be fin
ished.
/ assured him that was pleased to be
with him. and in short while we reached
tho offices Of Chisholm, Fraser u Co. /
could see at once that here he WAS q
well-known and valued customer.
"The partners are in tho private room,
Captain Eustis, and will be most pleased
to see you, said the gray-hcaded chief
clerk.
"Thank you," he answered, 81 will
90 in at once. This gentleman IL my
friend, and will accompany me.
"Wcll, my dearfriends, . he said, this
is my last visit, rs he shook hands warm
" with two elderly gentlemen.
"Not bit, dear lad; You will come
back safe and sound, SAID one heartily
"What can We do for you " said the
other gentleman cheerily.
"Well, the fact is, | have been selling
some stock, and it has not fetched a.
much as l expected. ] find | want, il
round numbers, ESQ. am sur9 / dc
not know how my account stands witt
you." he added in a parenthesis.
what is the amount to Captain
Eustis's credit 2" said one Of the part
ners to a clerk, who appeared in Response
TO the citing" Of hand-bell he hat
just touched.
"Just 9l6O, sir" replied the clerk.
l made mental calculation, and theI
said:
"Pray do not trouble about the whole
OF the money now, Captain Eustis you
note OF hand will be, L am sure, quite
sufficient.
"No, no." said the partner, smiling
sI asked the clerk as = matter OF bust
ness. Captain Eusts can have what h'
wants, sink or swim
THAT is So" responded the othci
partner, heartily, whilo the Captain
bowed his thanks. The partner thel
handed him a bundle of notes to th'
amount of e250.
1--WE had better finish the business
now" Captain Eustis said, turning t.
me. "These gentlemen know all abou
it," He then handed to me the f525 iol
Miss Constable, and the G25 he haC
offered me as my fees then gave hin
2 formal receipt. which he handed to the
firm TO place with his other papers il
their keeping. 81 will join you in hal
an hour, he said TO me. 81 have LITTLE
further business. Can you wait 81
long ?"
Certainly, said /. civil 90 rounC
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