The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-07-27

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"a lady" he asked, much agtated.
mo" | answered, and taking the cue, l
added Miss, OF - avenue, SO far as |
know, is not aware of my employment, and
presume sue does not suspect that there is
cause iorit; indeed, would deeply regret it
if she did"
He turned his face full upon me and there
was startled and puzzled expression resting
upon II. "What do you know about that
lady,and why did you mention her when ask
ed ifyour principal was lady?' he asked,
hastily.
Il know that you visited her at her home
this evening, and have reason to know your
feelings toward the lady," was my response.
had been right in my conjectures, and
now knew that l had sent shaft
to tender spot and felt assured that
this hit would prove a valuable, though
silent, adjunct to the successful execution
of my hastily formed plan.
With deep sigh of relief lie said: Il am
glad of i" and then, after pause, asked
again, who sent your"
who else can be so deeply interested in
your" said |. 81 will tell you who author
lied me TO follow your movements while away
from the Office but will preccde the nfor-
nation by the statement that my employer is
prompted by the deepest concern in your
'Nhhll' WI 10 tut luIlNluuul, Sulu,
but the young mans alarmed countenancc
urged me to add "Yet he does not suspect
what have discovered; he is especially
alarmed about the great change noted in
your appearance, and commissioned me to
adopt my own method and time in making
the investigation. To execute this commits
sion determined to keep you under my sur
VeiIlance, though scarcely expected devel-
opments so soon."
81 presume you will report your discovery
to Mr.. B. at onCe" he Intercepted, with
apparent alarm.
Not necessarily" replied, briefly.
Can my exposure be prevented? he
quickly asked.
That depends" l answered. The cashier
impulsively thrust his hand in his breast
pocket of his coat and drew forth roll of
bills. Turning to me, with extended arm,
the money grasped in his hand, he said, ex
citedly you are welcome to this but, for
Gods sake, don't expose me it will ruin me
foreverw
Restraining my indignation as much as
possible, said: "Your proposition is as I'M
worthy of you as it would be unworthy in
me to accept it," My words stunned him,
and an expression of detection and lost hope
overcast his countenance. Seeing the effect
my speech had, added, earnestly: II will
be your friend and save you if you will COM
ply fully with my demands"
A CLEAN of hope instantly shone on his
countenance and he added, rather demurely
"What do you demand?'
Looking him earnestly in the eyes ! an
swercd, THAT you tell me truthfully how you
came to visit faro bank how long the visits
have been INDUCED in how often and with
what result"
To sum up his statement briefly, but which
he gave in detail, he said that he went with
a friend one night out of curiosity that the
game was fascinating; that he commenced by
buying So worth of checks; he won $40; Wis
tied the place again few nights AFTER and
tried his luck, but this time lost $25. He re-
peated his visit two nights following with
like result, then the fascination and determi-
nation to recover his small loss impelled him
TO goagain, each Time meeting with a loss
and each succeeding loss being greater than
the last, until he visited the place almost
nightly, and finally realized that he had
drawn oat nearly all of his cash balance
in the office, besides having hypothetical
some shares of stock owned by him. The
loss caused him much regret, but he had
spent many sleepless nights because of re-
morse when it fully dawned upon him that
he was living lie and that the confidence
repOsed in him by Mr.. b and Miss
would be instantly withdrawn and summary
dismissal from both follow, meaning, Of
course, disgrace. He had used his own
money he had not gone far enough in his
recklessncss to fitch.
"Are you satisfied now to cut short this |
recklessness ?" asked.
Yes" he answered, determinedly.
"Pledge me your word that you will never
again enter gambling house or gamble, and |
will agree to make a report that will not ex-
pose your recklessness. l feel assured that
otherwise you are reliable believe there is
ample chance for you if you will be wise as
well as correct in your character; but will
warn you that you will yet be watched, and |
see to 1t that you do not escape the logical
consequence"
He extended his hand, which l graspcd |
and his moistened eyes, full of gratitude, told |
me that he was in earnest when he said II |
pledge my word to never again enter gamb- |
ling house or gamble. thank you for your
more than friendship. Your generosity will |
make me a better and stronger man." We |
parted on State and Madison streets, the |
cashier going home and to my lodgings, | |
put shadow after him. His conduct proved |
exemplary. | so reported from time to time |
during the month following the above cpl |
sode, and nnally reported to my client that l |
believed the young man made q temporary |
loan to n friend who was in trouble; that he |
had rescued his friend, and that his friend had |
paid him back the loan To confirm my re-
port the cashier had deposited the money in |
the office and credited his account with the |
amount the haggard expression bad vanish
ed, and the old genial smile was again en-
throned in its place. My report was accept
ed | was thanked for my services, and well
paid for the effort.
On the first of January following the !
cashier was admitted to junior copartner-
ship interest in Mr.. BIS extensive bust
ness, and in October OF the same year he led
Miss to the altar, a happier couple never
assumed the responsibilities of wedlock than
did this one
met the cashier occasionally. We greet
each other cordially, but never allude to his
narrow escape from disgrace.
Two Kinds of pnaumonia