Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-07-20

"GShe rrssident himself came TO me
this morninr and after a few KIND words
and cautions questions, intrus'ed me
with a very important commission ana
large sum of money, at the same time as
surinp me that on the faithful execution
of the trust might depend my future od-
vancement in the bank.
"WelI?" asked Eugene, breathlessiy.
We'll, have been unable to tonSum-
mate the matter. 49,,
Good heavens! how is that:
"I am short a hundred dollars OF the
amount the president gave ne.
"What! is it lost?
Yes, it is lost; but, understand me,
Eugene, it is lost in sucn way that /
cannot possibly explain it as an accident.
That looks bad" mused his Trend
Then, after moments consider ton:
when we're YOU to make your report to
the PRESIDENT"
when he comes down to the bank in
The morning; that is, between nine and
ten o'clock. $50,
And YOU see no way out of your diff
cqlty?"
No vav whatever, unless, indeed, L can
set one hundred dollars between this and
eight o'clock tomorrow morning. In that
case l might still have time to complete
the trans ,ction and be ready to report.
Between this and eight o'clock to-
morrow morning, mechanically re-
reated Eugene.
Yes but what's the use of talking:
Where em 10 get one hundred dollars,
or even half that amount? You see tol
Yourself old fellow, I'm fairly done for
Eugene Cleyeland's face instantly be-
came as white as his friends. He saw
and fully appreciated the gravity Of the
situation. But what was to be done?
Even if it were to save his life he
could not have got alto yether twenty-hv
dollars of his own money, much less
four times that amount. And leaning
forward with his elbows resting upon q
desk, he gave himself up to profound re-
Election.
Presently, raising his head, he put the
question: u..o,
Not living soul but yourself" was
the quick reply. -,
aIlhat's we'll; I'm glad of that" An(
again he became silent.
This lasted sc long that young Field
ing was fore ed to speak.
Don't YOU see any way out OF II" n'
asked. anxiously. Remember, ht
pasped. its not oniy my own bread ant
butter that's at stake but my sisters Nv
ing is also in daager.
For moment Eugene did lot respond
indeed, he hardly seemed 10 hear him. A
length, with an effort, he said:
Il can see but one way. must 60 Il
nv uncles the director. The one. yoI
know, who obtained this situation 10
me-"
What! Do You think he will help us:
asked Ray, in great surprise.
"I Mt say, reloined Eugene, slowl,
shaking his head while peculiar, al
almost frightened look. came into hi
face. Il MT say, but can do no les
than try. And-an and-yes, for your sake
Ray, and for Meta's, I'll do that this yer,
evening.
cod bless you, my dear fellow" ex
claimed Ray, grasping his hand AM
shaking it warmly, you are, indeed,
trre friend" ard the tears, which h
could no longer repress, started from hi
Young Cleveland, since he had founc
it necessary to work for living, had no
been q frequent visitor at his uncle
house. for he could lut notice that hi
august relative in no way exerted himsel
to make his calls agreeable. He had
therefore, of late, resolved to wholly dis
continue his visits; but not for this rea
son alone.
His uncle, the Hon. Sherwood Ellis
ton, Lad recently married a second time
and on several of his later visits Eugen
had seen his new wife, who, he could bu
acknowledge to hiIrse f, interested hin
On tire occasion of his first meetin
her. when she entered the room an
came slowly toward him, he was S
startled by her WondrOus grace an
beauty that he almost forgot to rise fro1
bis chair.
This glorious being. this magni6cen
lady. was but twenty-five years of age
she WAS tall and blonde, with deepse
ewes under the shadow OF sweeping, dar
lasles. Thick masses of hair frame
Ter somewhat sad but splendid brow; an
she was richly, even perfectly dressed
her elegant garments draping her like
artiqne statue.
In The days OF her maidenhoOd her ent
- es and rivals b d nicknamed her tn
,od.!, S." because they hated her, an
y shcd to insin ddte that she put on gran