The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-09-20
CHAPTER WIN.


As may be supposed, there was good deal
of excitement over the discovery of this
factregardlng the stolen money, and the bold
use to which it had been put; and, strangely
enough, one person who took great inter-
: est in the matter was Althea Everleigh.
She had reason for so doing, since two OF
her friends were connected with that rob
berry In different ways.
Miss Everleigh read the papers, and
knew what all the world knew Of Lyman
Childer's loss, and the lowering cloud which
threatened Norris Bergman's fair fame
for the papers had not been slow to intimate
that there had been reasons beyond those
given for his discharge by the express
company.
The interest which she had always felt in
that friend of her childhood revived after
her party night, and when she saw him on
the sidewalk one day as she was taking her
afternoon drive, week or so later, she
spoke to the eoachman, who drew up close
to the curb, while she leaned out and beck
oned to him.
'sYou have been very remiss sir, in neg
Letting to pay me party call, but it seems
that may as well get into the habit of for
giving you. If you are not busy, let me
give you a turn on the avenue. Now, don't
refuse, Norris, for really want to talk to
your
To refuse after that would have been I'M
gracious; and besides, Norris felt that the
diversion of q drive in that pleasant COM
pany would really do him good.
For the last week he had been worried,
nettled and thoroughly perplexed. To have
one of those robbers safely caught, and
then to, let him go again. was in itself
enough to vex him, and he was less clear in
his mind after that circumstance about
some things which he had settled for him.
self before.
He had convinced himself that Hiram
Ingot was the purloiner of Lyman Childer's
package-a package which the latter now
declared Of comparatively no aceount-and
here was one of the other party attempting
to commit second robbery in Lyman
Childer's house. Had the first attempt,
then, fallen short of its objectl Was there
m understanding between the thieves
whose projects had seemed separate and
DISTINCT
In addition to the mental disquiet and the |
bruises he carried, he had taken cold |
which confined him for several days to his |
lodgings, and he had grown morbid and |
low spirited to degree quite unknown to |
him usually.
Miss Everleigh's quick eyes noticed the |
difference, though she did not openly re-
mark it.
Papa is much better, thank you,n she
answered his question. ~ think now that
1t was more mental than physical trouble |
with him. He is not so fit for the worries
of business as he once was, therefore am
glad to tell you that he is about taking in
younger partner. He has a great deal Of
confidence in Mr.. Childer's abilities, and
says that young blood will put new energy
into the business, which has been tagging Of
late.n
sLyman Childer, do you meanln
"Yes, the present cashier. He has come
into money lately, which he is putting in.
Norris, do you know have Just learned
that the money was dread fully needsdf Pa
pa has confessed to me that he is very much
embarrassed, but this will make him all
right. never could have forgiven myself
Tiff he had failed or any thing Of that
sort.n
''There is nothing to blame yourself for,
Althea. You did not suspect"
''No, but have been very extrayagant
and very thoughtless. intend to mend my
ways from this time out. have set about
learning housekeeping already. Come and
take dinner with us tomorrow, and tell me
what you think Of my progress. Mr.. Chill
der and his sister are to be there"
There was both bitter and sweet in her
information for Norris. . The barrier was
there hetyvpen Carol and himaelf. hare r,yae |