The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-04

and what he has done with his money. The only condition in- terpose is that you must make no move that will disturb him until you shall have reported to me. You may adapt your own time and method to reach the end in view, and you may call upon me for such assistance as you may require in the case"
 "Do you suspect financial trouble in any form?"
 "I have no data upon which to ground suspicion; his trial balance sheet made three days ago proves the books and accounts in good shape, and the cash balance on hand at that time was correct"
 "Does he complain of illness or overwork?"
 "He does not; in fact, when ques- tioned him concerning the cause of his appearance, his answers seemed eva sive."
 After few moments further con- versation I bade my client good night and departed. The next day entered the counting room of MT. B. and asked the clerk at one of the windows to give me silver coin for twenty dollar note. Pointing to another win- dow he said: "The cashier will give it to you" I was about to have view of the cashier. This was the purpose I desired to compass. 1 had not up to that time had glimpse of that gen. tleman's face.
 Approached the aperture desig- mated: "Are you the cashier?" Re- ceiving an affirmative response I re- quested change for my paper cur- rency, which request was silently granted.
 The few seconds required by the cashier in which to gather up the coin and pass it through the window suf- feed me to "take in" that gentleman's face that might know it whenever I should see it again.
 "I spent several days in quiet inves- tigation and then sought private in- terview with the accused. After 8 few commonplace remarks 1 took up the matter in hand.
 "I am a messenger appointed to watch you and gain information con- corning your habits," said l, looking steadily in his eye.
 The young man assumed calmness, but could not conceal his alarm and deep concern. l had fully determined that the cashier was not a rogue at heart. I believed that he was not confirmed in any vicious practice, and if his condnct during our interview warranted it I intended to be his friend. have always felt that it was our duty, if possible, to prevent crime. We effect a vast deal more good in this world by preventing our fellow man from being criminal than by permitting the commission of crime in order to "detect" the crimi- nal and punish him. How many lives and happy homes might be saved if this were more frequently practiced
 After moments pause my com- panion asked: "Who sent you to watch me?"
 cone deeply interested in your well fare. Can you not guess who?" I re- piled.
 "A lady?" he asked, much agitated.
 "No," I answered, and taking the cue, l added: "Miss - of - avenue, so far as I know, is not aware of my employment, and presume she does not even suspect that there is cause for it; indeed, would deeply regret it if she did"
 He turned his face full upon me, and there was startled and puzzled ex- pression resting upon it. "What do you know about that lady, and why did you mention her when I asked if your principal was lady2" he asked, hastily.
 "I know that you visited her at her home this evening, and have reason to know your feelings towards the lady" was my response.
 had been right in my conjectures, and now knew that I had sent shaft to tender spot and felt assured that this hit would prove a valuable, though silent, adjunct to the success full execution of my hastily formed plan.
 With deep sigh of relief he said "I am glad of it." and then, after a pause, asked again, "Who sent you?" "Who else can be 80 deeply inter- ested in your" said I. "I will tell you who authorized me to follow your movements while away from the office, but will precede the information by the statement that my employer is prompted by the deepest concern in your behalf. MT. B. is the individual" {" l said, but the young mans alarmed countenance urged me to add: "Yet he does not suspect what I have dis covered he is especially alarmed about the great change noted in your ap- pearanoe, and commissioned me to adopt my own method and time in mak-