The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-04-14
SIR HENRY'S ARREST.

| ulo 0f lIOLll LILO lSNSOl' 1AO was oOk1O-
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 well-built, tall young
man, badly dressed. He had entered
as the clerk was leaving.
Il was afraid should be too late, I"
said the visitor, whose voice agreed bet
his worn out clothes.
Permit me to ask how I can serve
you ?" said Murray, without getting up
to receive him. Il beg you to be as
quick as you can, Sir Henry, because I
want to get away"
Il will tell you at once" replied the
young baronet. Il come to ask you for
the loan of e200."
Murray eyed the young fellow from
head to foot.
And the guarantee ?" he said.
shortly.
My prospects. As you know, I am
The nephew and presumptive heir Of
| Lord Hervey. I am the nearest of his
| relations
Murray laughed sarcastically.
Sir Henry" he said, "you know very
| we'll that you are somewhat inexact. I
know from private source that Lord
Hervey has sworn not to give you an
other penny and I think you will be-
lieve we when I say that 1 am perfectly
we'll informed
The face of the young fellow did not
change in the least
But the reason 1 have called upon
you, he said, lis because you know the
friendship which your brother in law,
Who is my grandfather's lawyer, has
| for me and 1 want to show you this
| letter which he has written to me -
DEAR SIR HENRY: have at last the pleas
ure of sending you friendly word. Your
grandfather. whose health has changed for the
worse, desires to see you and bless you before
| ne dies. l advise you to come as quickly as
| possible. Your old friend, B. JAMESON"
This is really the signature of my
brother-in law T. 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 1 want to go to
NY grandfather, and I require some for
the journey"
"Ah, we'll, l run risk now and then. :"
Excuse me, interrupted Sir Henry !;
but [ hear some one 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. L can only let you have
e1O0."
Very we'll, give me that" said the
| Young man, "and make out your re-
ceipt."
The following evening Sir Henry was
another man. He had been running
about all day, engaged in the most varied
and agreeable occupation-in paying
his debts, in rigging himself out anew.
At 6 o'clock in the evening he had re-
,eived from his grandfather's solicitors
the following telegram;
1.-The condition of your grandfather
is much worse. He will not alter his
will until he sees you. Come imme-
liately."
He hastily packed his portmanteau.
\ few minutes now would decide his
lot, either make him the heir to au es-
tate of 100000 year, or leave him as
nard up as ever he was, to be reduced
iome day, perhaps, to beg his bread.
l 40 tN loto1
up railway time table to find out the
quickest and shortest route, lit cigar
cite, and then started for home.
Il beg pardon, but could you oblige
me with light?"
The speaker was a 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
lay"
He had reached his lodgings, and
was preparing to so 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.
l am police officer, and am sorry to
say you must consider yourself in my
custody"
You arrest me ?"
Yes; for the murder of William
Murray yesterday evening in his Office. -
But, my dear sir, 1 am absolutely
innocent.
81 hope so, sir but that does not
concern me. You will have the oppor-
tunity almost Immediately of producing
the proof.
IF can not see him before his death
shall remain hopeless vagabond,
Thought the young man, who had suf.