The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-02-11
Lopansport. I had occasion 4,

business way. As ransacked my brain
in the matter 1 recollectcd that thi
same operator was mixed up in a little
defalcation in that same office; that thu
affair had been hushed up; that he had
been allowed to remain in his position.
which was quite lucrative one, by the
clemency of his super" who consid.
cred him an expert operator
"Now," thought, ''hcre is point to
work on; but, plague take it all, what
pleasure is there now in working for
her, when it is only to rid her of an
obstacle to her complete enjoyment Of
the society of another. Confound the
ticker, con:ound Charlie, confouud
Istopped. If ny temper was getting
the best of me why could l blame
Charlie!
l had promised, and must do it, but
l assured myself that in the next affair
of the kind would know what l was
working for, before promised.
Next day l went to Logansport aad
called on Blockley. Inviting him to
private conversation, l said abruptly
and significantly:
You remember that little aiflir of
yours hcIe, about eight months agor
Blockley started, felt he was power
less, hesitated, and then nodded affirm
ativcly.
Then let me tell you something
Miss billiard is tired of your attentions,
wants them discontinued. As l am
near friend of hers, am in position
to demand a cessation Of your persecu-
ton of her-if you persist, ! will venti-
late few facts, then your
name will have enough con-
ncctcd with it to forever prohibit
your hoping 10 win her hand or for
time"
| emphasized "fortunc," and Block
lev understood. | then handed him my
card with the remark:
You can Judge for yourself whether
! can keep my word or not.
Blockley had said nothing up to this
time. IL saw his game was up and
simply asked:
"What do you propose to do!
Nothing. if you leave her alone;
then You will be left alone. If you
bother her, you will be bothered So
that's enough"
Il understand"
l slowly assembled the steps of her
house about a week following my first
visit. | was shown to the same room
and the same chair The same thoughts
were in my mind when she entered the
room again. How lovely she was. Who
could blame Caarli, for worshipping
her: Charlie was likely TO have her
love. l only wished / were Charlie;
that's all.
Ms, billiard, ii give, nc pleasure to
inform you that Mr.. Blockley will, in
al. human probability, never trouble you
again
know my tone was melancholy, for
a sudden thought palcd her face
"You have not killed him." she eI.
claimed, in a startled tone.
Ismilcd. Her frankncss dispelled my
previous thoughts. Killed him. What
a transition it would be for a murderer,
with blood on his hands, TO lie standing
without the menace of the law over bis
head, talking to one of the loveliest oil
women. Killed him! How | wanhd
to laugh, but simply replied,
Not quite SO bad as that, l hope
and then proceeded to relate the affair
,, as it had been arranged.
GLOW can ever thank you" she asked
"You do not know what Il load you nave
lifted off my mind. What can l co 70
repay you:"
The fact that you and Charlie may
blend you: live, peacefully together anu
that have been an instrument towsrO
that end will amply repay me" lrephea
"Aliow me to congratulate Charlie.
Congratulate Charlie for WHAT TO
! being my brother? IL; who would CIV
! his life FOR me Cand | the same Tor MN
. will thank you most sincerely for tni
service to me. Charlie is my brothe''
and = cood noble brother he is too.