Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1889-06-19
llE WON TWO PARTNERS

mo. my dear: will not hear OF any-
thing of the kind. You shouldn't expcct
1t. Why. you would ruin your whole
future"
But. papa. you have told luc that Mr..
ninot was one of the best mcu you ever
had in your bank"
$50 ! have. my dear: so havcs but
what of that' He's only clers,."
''lsut n man of his character and intel
liSencc Is sure To make his way In the
wor!,i. papa"
Ntnv. pct. don't worry me. have
given You my answer. You must not
think of ever marrying Henry Minot.
Think OF something else"
Thomas .Am,'s WIS "A sclf sufficient
pian who had conducted a prosperous
ranking business for great many wears.
He inherited wealth and social posiion.
1lid he priced the latter Cs much cs he
did the former. He WIS Il n,au Of very
positive opinions. ariStocratic in his man
iers and somewhat dictatcrisl. of course.
lie had found Henry Minot, u Young
man of stu,lious, economical habits.
thoroughly convcrsant with every de-
tail Of the banking business. n natural
becoiningly dcfcrcn;ial to the grand
banker who hal taken him into his c.Y-
ploy when hc had sougl, everywhere
clc in vain.
lie had been in the bank Int n short
time before Mr. Aincs noticed his fidelity
and thorouShncss. IIo lad been I'd
vanced from the position Of messenger
TO that Of CLERK. and he was working
earnestly for higher promotion.
Ne Ind first seen the bankers tlauSh-
Ssat the hank. lie had not spoken TO
iier then, but Whenever she came To the
bank he had gazcd at her from afar,
thoroughly. infatuated with her beaut-,
her vivacity and her cordial mcnrcrs.
How they became acquainted Il mat
tiers not to tell. They had become good
friends and the banker knew it. but did
not think anything wo;.ld come Of it.
He. trusted the young man implicitly.
lie did not believe lis daughter would
ever regard his attentions in any other
light than as Z, convenience.
Shortly after the conversation recorded
In the opening of this story MIR Amcs
called Mr. Minot into his private office
and said. with lofty dignity:
MIR. Minot. you have betrayed my
confidence"
"How's that. sir!'
why, you have been speaking TO my
daughter in way that did not suppose
you would
''How's that. fir?'
You have been talking nonsense to
her."
What sort Of nonsense, sir!"
love nonsense"
You are mistaken. sir. have never
uttered word OF love to your daugh-
ter"
Mr. Amos looked at Mr.. SIinot in
amazencnt.
do you mean, sir. that you do not
love Miss Ames:-
Il do not mean anything of tho kind. :"
That do you mean, them"
NJ incan that liav0 never uttered n
word Of love To Miss Ames."
Il have been misinformcd, sir. You
mny retire. said Mr. Aules witli liau-
tcur.
Mr.. Minot confined himself more than
ever To his duties in the bank. He pur-
poscly avoided meeting Miss Anes any
where. No one could perceive that lie
entertained any other feeling than ex-
altcd respect for the young lady who had
suitors by the score.
Five months passed away. Mr.. Amcs
looked worried beyond measure. IIc was
pressed for ready money. Some Of his
ventures had been terribly disastrous.
lie was straining every nerve on a tight
money market to tide OvOr. There was
aaaal issls l. A. = a.
m vain 10 locate.
llo WAS in his private Office one day,
leaning back IN a chair. with his hands
locked above his head. thoroughly per-
picked. Mr Henry Minot entered tho
charmed precincts unaun0uncsd and
locked the door upon linn. Mr. Ames
turned upon him sharply and irrisably
exclaime1:
TO what am indebted for the honor
Of this Intrusion. SIR. MinotY"
ITO your interest. sir, said sfr. Bfiuot,
with cool dclibcration.
81 think ann able 20 look gssor fnv
Interest, sir said Sir. Amos.
81 know you arc; but sou also pay me
10 help you look after It,"
You misunderatand you position. SIR
THAT depends" said Mr Minot.
Suppose thcro wus a leakage IN tho
bank and that had discovered It, would
you expect me to keep my mouth shutr
II should not. certainly"
Dir. Minot then explained 10 Mr Afne.
iliat hc had discovered many false en-
tries IN the books. and had traced them
back for a numborof yeaEs. Tho cashier
had been systematically roJLing o.,
tank, and ia the past three months T.,
had grown dangerously reckless.
Sir. Amos looked ut SIR. Minot In stu
peficd establishment.
There are runiors nging about On,
street that tic Ames bank j. IN la,
way" said Mr. Minot. Il ann sorry y
hear IT,
Young man, said Mr. aimee. 81 an
standing on brink. Nv bad specuia
lions and the dishonesty Of ms cashie
have placed my affairs iD despcrat
posture. The money market Is tighte
than ever know 1t 10 be before; hav
out more paper than can redeem. Yo
will have 10 SEX another situation soof
shall have 70 suspend business"
"iiow much do YOU rcouiro 20 cid
over asked tho clerk.
"What matters it, asked Mr.. Ameq.
] may be able to help you, said III
eicrk
You How can YOU hello mos ea'