The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-19

the east last night. Eeeing ions
look of anxious interest. tho oDeratnr
continued: Does the dispatch you
expect pertain to money matters?'
"Yes, it does
DO they know you at the bank?"
NO. don't think they do"
Then if were you would go mp tc
the bank to be identified, so that, if it
is matter of minutes. no unnecessary
time may be lost. You had better tell
them that You expect a money order
by telegram, and. although such orders
are paid without any Identification at
the bank. yet they take every precau-
tion to see that it does not get into the
hands OF the wrong man"
Thank you" said Kenyon. Il am
much obliged to you for your suggeS-
ton. will act upon it." And "a
soon as the bank opened John Kenyon
presented himself to the cashier.
II am expecting a large amount of
money from England to-day. 1t is
very important that, when it arrives.
there shall be no delay in having it
placed at my disposal. want to know
if there are any formalities to be gone
through? ?"
Where is the money coming from?"
said the clerk.
ut is coming from England"
as there anyone in Ottawa who can
identify you?"
'Yes. know the telegraph operate"
here"
All" said the cashier, somewhat
doubtfuIly. anybody else?"
MIR. Won Brent knows me very well"
THAT will do. Suppose you get Mr.
Won Brent to come here and identify
you as the man who bears the name Of
Kenyon. Then the moment your cable
gram comes the money will be at your
disposal"
Kenyon hurried to Won Brent's
rooms and found him alone. VIII you
come down TO the bank and identify me
as Kenyon
Certainly. Has the money ar
rived?"
NO. it has not, but | expect it, and
want to provide for every contingency.
do not wish to have any delay in my
Identification when it does come"
"If it comes by cable" said Won
Brent, there will be no need of identi-
fication. The bank is not responsible,
you know. They take the money en-
tirely at the sender's risk. They might
pay it to the telegraph operator who
receives the message; l believe they
would not be held liable. However, it
is better to see that nothing is left I'M
done"
Going over to the bank Won Brent
said to the cashier: This is John
VERY good" replied the cashier.
"Eave you been at the telegraph Office
lately. Mr.. Kenyon"
NO. have not; at least not for half
an hour or So.
We'll. I would go there rs soon as
possible. if were you"
That means" said Won Erent. as
soon as they had reached the door.
mt they have had their notice about
the money. | believe it is already il
the bank for yen. VIII 60 baci, to my
rooms and not leave them all you
come
John hurried to the telegraph Office.
Anything for me yet?' hes aid.
Nothing as vet. Mr.. Kenyon. think,
however" he added. with a smile, that
it will be all right. hope So"
The moments licked along with their
usual rapidity, yet it seemed to Kenyon
the clock was going fearfully fast.
Eleven o'clock came and found him still
pacing up and down the Office of the
telegraph. The operator offered him
the hospitality of the private room, but
this he declined. Every time the ma
chine clicked Johns ears were on the
alert trying to catch a meaning from
the instrument.
Ten minutes after H.
Twenty minutes after II, and still no
dispatch! The cold perspiration stood
on Johns brow and he groaned aloud.
Il suppose it is very important" said
the operator.
'Very important"
well, now, shouldn't say so, but
l know the money is in the bank for
you. Perhaps if you went up there and
demanded it they would give it you. -"
1t was 25 minutes past the hour
when John hurried up toward the
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