Frederick citizen., 1895-01-04


them who donned the Queens uniform,
and cannot but think you would have
done better had you never done so.
This, however, is a matter beside the
question. and l only allude to our re-
spectability to show you how impossi-
Die 1t is for you to think of taking a
Wife from the stage"
You are prejudiced," returned the
younger brother. Have you ever
heard anyone say one word against
Marion DenZil?"
Il have never met the young lady,
nor have I mixed in her circle of ac-
quaintances." answered Silas placdy,
therefore l am not likely to hear any
thing said either for or against her."
That is true" said Paul, you have
not had any opportunity of judging her
and therefore you condemn her un-
heard"
II have no wish to meet the young
lady" observed Silas Partell, "and 1
can only say that you shall not marry
her with my consent On this point
my decision is inevitable. dislike the
stage and all belonging to It."
You cannot dislike It more than
Marion does" pleaded Paul. "she is Of
good family and the artificial air of
the life disgusts her, besides she feels
that she has no real vocation for 1t and
will never rise"
And 50 having embarked in a career
which is likely to prove a failure" re-
turned Silas with a slight sneer, "she
Is willing to exchange 1t for a marri-
age with the brother of a rich banker" 4"
ic ne 60 ,,.Ir
such an assertion, Silas." said Paul. an
angry flush rising to hts cheek. Mar
ion is not in the slightest degree mer-
cenary. Come, listen to me, I have
been burden to you too long In the
new canal works at Rotherton. if can
take two thousand pounds worth Of
shares. / can get superintendent's
berth. and the pay. though small. will
be sufficient with my pension for Mar
Ion and myself. Will you advance me
that sum, holding the shares as secur-
ity?"
81 would advance you double that
sum without any security at ALL" an
swered Silas. rising from his seat and
laying his hand kindly upon his bro
theirs arm. but not for that purpose
not for your marriage with that wo-
man. Paul. Come, be reasonable.
dare say You are tired of this life Of In
action. I will find you something better
to do than the superintendentship you
talk of, or if you want to marry and
settle down, there are plenty of pretty
girls in Crumplebury, with four or five
thousand pounds pinned to their skirts.
But Paul would not be Modified by
his brothers kind words, and dashing
his hand angrly aside. with the NUT
tered words, "unkind, unnatural" he
sprang through the open window and
was lost to sight in the leafy recesses
OF the garden.
1t was half past one in the afternoon,
there was har'ly any business doing
at the bank, indeed there seldom was at
the hour which Crumplebury devoted
to a heavy midday meal, and the in
evtable nap which succeeded II. The
manager was DOING in his comforta BILE
armchair. when Mr.. yelling. the new
cashier. entered the room, and holding
a check before his eyes, whispered a
few words In his ear. The old man
glanced at the slip of paper.
WELL" said he, at Is all right: what
do you bother me about 1t for?"
"You said that Mr.. Parteil never
drew on the bank for large sum
without giving notice. and see, sir. this
is for two thousand pounds" replied
Mr.. We1ling.
"who presented H?" demanded the
manager.
"Mr Paul Partell." answered the
young man, "he came in through the
private door,"
"Give hdm the money at once" re-
turned the manager, recomposing HIM
self in his chair, "and for goodness
sake don't let Mr.. Silas hear that you
had any doubt about cashing his check
or there will be a fine fuss. | can tell
YOU"
Next morning Paul Partel did not
make his appearance at the breakfast
table. and Sllas. though much discom-
posed, was too proud to make inquir-
les regarding is brother. He had quite
recovered from the effects of his seiz-
ure of the day before. and according to
his custom walked over to the bank
to see how matters were going on. Az
ter few words with the manager, he
began to look over the books, but hard
ly had he done so, than he uttered q
sharp exclamation of surprise.
How did this absurd mistake get
into the books?" he said, angrily
Here Is my account debited yesterday
with two thousand pounds"
AS reply the manager produced the
bankers check, which Silas carried to
the window and inspected carefully.
"This Is wonderful imitation of my
signature" said he, "but l will swear
that l did not sign this check nor have
drawn any for three days. with the
exception of the one In favor of Grey
stone, the miller. for ten pounds. as
you must remember. This Is a matter
which must be inquired into. Who pre-.
Dented this?"
He spoke in hard, cold tones. and
the manager. who knew how rigid and