Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-13
SIR HENRY'S ARREST.
Good evenineP

Good eveningp
The banker, William Murray, raised
his eyes from his ledger. He was some.
what surprised, for he did not expect
any clients at that hour, at which, as
was usual, his Office was closing. The
new arrival was a well-built, tall young
man, badly dressed. He had entered
as the clerk was leaving.
i was afraid l should be too late,
said the visitor, whose voice agreed
better with his aristocratic face than
did his worn-out clothes.
Permit me 10 ask how can serve
you p said Murray, without getting up
TO receive him. Il beg you TO be as
quick as you can, Sir Henry, because 1
want to get away
4 will tell you at once,' replied the
young baronet. i come to ask you for
the lean of s200.'
Murray eyed the young fellow from
head to foot.
And the guarantee p he said, short
ly.
My prospects. AS you know, / am
the nephew and presumptive heir of
Lord Hervey. / am the nearest Of his
relations.'
Murray laughed sarcastIcally.
Sir Henry he said, you know very
we'll that you are somewhat inexact. /
know from private source that Lord
Hervey has sworn not to give you an
other penny; and think you will be-
lieve me when say that / am perfect
ly well informed
The face of the young fellow did not
change In the least.
But the reason have called upon
you,' he said; is because you know the
friendship which your brother-in-law,
who is my grandfather's lawyer, has
for me; and want to show you this
letter which he has written to me-
DEAR sIR HENRY: have at last the pleasure Of
sending you friendly word. Your grandfather,
whose health has changed for tho worse, desires to
to come as quickly as possible Your old friend,
B. JAMESON
This is really the signature Of my
brother-in-law = said Murray, after he
had read the letter.
And my best friend,' continued Sir
Henry. IF he knew the condition in
which I am he would certainly help
me.'
why do you want this assistance
from me-?
Precisely because I want to go to
my grandfather, and require some for
the journey
'Ah, well, run risk now and them
Excuse me- interrupted Sir Henry;
but I hear someone moving in an ad-
Joining room.'
You must have been mistaken said
the banker, after looking. There is
nobody there. Let US return to our
business. can only let you have
g100.'
Very well, give me that, said the
young man, and make out your re-
ceipt.l
The following evening Sir Henry
was another man, He had been rum
ming about all day, engaged in the
most varied and agreeable occupation
lin paying his debts, in rigging him
self out anew. At six o'clock In the
evening he had received from his grand
fathers solicitors the following tele-
gram:
The condition of your grandfather is
much worse. He will not alter his
will until he sees you. Come imme-
diately.'
He hastily packed his portmanteau.
A few minutes now would decide his
lot, either make him an heir to an es-
tate of G30, 900 year, or leave him as
hard up as ever he was, to be reduced
some day, perhaps, to beg his bread.
He went to neighboring hotel, took
upa railway time table to find out the
quickest and shortest rout, lit cigar
cite, and then started for home.
L beg pardon, but could you oblige
me with a lightp
The speaker was man dressed in
dirty, well-worn clothes. Poverty had
rendered the baronet considerate of
Others. He stopped at once and gave
the man what he required.
"A fine evening" observed the latter,
continuing to walk along by the side
of the Baronet.
'Yes,' replied Sir Henry. Good
day.
He had reached his lodgings, and
was preparing to go in when the man
stopped him.
wait moment, SIR said the man,
placing his hand upon the baronet's
arm.
We'll, what is it%
Nothing, except to tell you, Sir
Henry Merton, that you are arrested.
/ am police officer, and am sorry to
say you must consider hourself in my
custody
You arrest me?'
Yes; for the murder of William
Murray yesterday evening in his of
fice.'
But, my dear sir, I am absolutely
innocent
'Ihope SO, sir; but that does not con-
cern me. You will have the oppor-
tunity almost Immediately of produc-
ing the proof
IF I can not zee him before his
death shall remain a hopeless vaga-
bond thought the young man, who
had suffered too much poverty not to
look upon this prospect with fear.
Come with me let me have an OPP
portunity Of speak with you, said he,a
he noticed the passers-by were begin
ming to observe them.
His companion followed him unwill-
ingly to his dingy room, and without
waiting for the baronet's invitation,
seated himself In the only chair which
the apartment contained.
Pray, tell me, what all this MEANS
said Sir Henry anxious to know alland
wondering whether, after all, he might
not find some means of pursuing his
journey.
His companion coolly proceeded:
"This morning when Mr.. Murray's
clerk arrived at the Office he found his
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