Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-05-01

a young man now completing his edu
cation IN Europe.
Three months more were added q
The year Net,ie had passed as assistar.
book keeper, when another clerk wa
appointed and assigned to duty IN tn
establishment Of Ward, Wilkinson &
Co, by Eame Arthur Middleton
The new clerk was an intelligent, vel
educated. ahable young man. and witha
very handsome. and seemed quite out Of
place among prints, silks and nusIins
but he came highly recommended, per.
formed his duty faithfully in all depart.
ments Of the store, and had a smile and
kind word for all with whom he came
in contact.
Nettle was the recipient Of many an
act OF Kindness from Mr. Middleton,
which served to smooth doan the rough
expressions Of Mr. Bragg, and she felt
that away down IN the recess Of her
heart so deep and so dimly defined
that she dared not cherish the sweet
thought herself-was kindled a feeling
toward Mr. Middleton which could not
be expressed by the cold word esteem.
Yet how could she dare hope her
ahectionate regard was reciprocated'
And now, with her bright eyes and
keen perception, she made very i'm
portant discovery, involving the inter
ests Of the firm by which she WAS
employed and she was puzzled to decide
what action ought to be taken in the
matter, and with whom to consult
Reflections decided her to entrust her
suspicious TO Mr.. Middleton; and that
Young man was considerably astonlshed
o receive a note from her, asking for an
Interview on a subject OF Importance
lie devoted more than usual attention
o his personal appearance In respond
ng 20 the wishes OF the fair writer of
he note before him.
This was useless, for Nettie was too ,
ensible to judge a person by the style
their wearing apparel; but, perhaps {
ne act WAS natural enough, and should +
ass without our criticism. y
Mr.. MiddIeton's step was heard on the Y
airs lending to Nettie's apartment and
ne bIushed, and half repented having
ken this step, but it was too late to
.cede.
She had no cause to fear any criticism b
q her neatly arranged parlor, nor the ),
'pearance of the little boys over whom
Re exercised the care of mother and
ster 7
al have taken he liberty to ask an :,
teryiew with you, Mr. Middleton. that
may avail myself of your advice and !,
IN matter OF considerable -
lportance," she commenced N
THANK you for your confidence in Ell
p, Miss Percival | shall be very
ppy to place my humble services at ti'
ar disposal" said Mr.. Middleton. kt
You are very kind | hardly know Sc
" to introduce the subjects but, per- ~
ps, It will be as well to speak out an
inly at once, There are those con trs
ted with the firm by which we are tn
ployed who are dishonest. and who
lost daily swindle the company OBJ
ling large sums of money"
Is It possiblcw exclaimed Mr. Mid 80
on, starting to his fet in surprise,
evincing much Interest In what he I
rd "pray tell me how YOU learned am
?" stai
discovered that false entries had fsv
, made in the hooks, and can refer Tn
to them for ample proof of what l sioi
, said What can do, Mr. Middle. the
what ought to dor" den
Nothing, Miss Percival fyou will in r
asst this matter to me, assure you will
ing shall be lef' undone to bring the sem
,ders to justice" on
do trust you, Mr.. Middleton. and Chi
feel relieved from a great respon- s; B
~ Il YOU undertake to deal with Boi,
, bad men" Elm
cheerfully assume the duties Of Koo
position. and you deserve much 5; \
F, tor the part YOU have taken in the Shot
Sc" Eaol
Arthur walked toward his baohe- at la
home that evening, the vision of for :
bright blue ewes was ever before vote
and the neatly arranged parior SO
and home ike. maae him sigh and
he had such a one Of his own.