The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-24

How Much Have You Stolen.
to have NE in his power from the first
When had answered his last question
he smiled grimly and remarked
''Youare cleverer even than l thought
you, and | knew all along that you
must be very clever"
l made no reply. l was too weary
of the world to make conservation with
anyone a pleasure.
81 shall show my high opinion of
you" he went on. "by emuating your
frankness. You must know that my
visit here BODIES no i'll to yourself. |
will convince you further of that fact
by confessing that |. like yourself, am
defaulter. My shortage Is about
three times the amount of your sum-
The first feeling that followed my as
tonishment at this disclosure was one
of dread that trap was being laid for
me. The mans statement, in view Of
his high standing in the financial
world seemed impossible.
He read me like Il book.
Il am speaking the truth" he said
II have the strongest motive for doing
so--that Of self-interest. We can be
mutually useful to each other
How" ! inquired.
Patience. In a comparatively short
time discovery must ruin you, as 1t
must me. But there is hope. We
can combine with others In similar
position. We can form Il league of de-
faulters for mutual protection"
He looked at me with the triumph OF
man who feels convinced that he Is
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