The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-20

practiced upon him. He was q poor
man. and doubtless worked hard for al
Tie money that he received. stih, u
was reckless to attract his attention
again; especially 30 after having leii
the cab IN that strange manner
There was a way 10 the sidewalk
through the press OF vehicles. Herriek
saw II from the corner OF bis eye ana
was about to take advantage OF Il. In
stead. to hla surprise. he found himself
turned toward the cabman, and imme-
dlately he heard his own voice saying
Il have decided 10 get out here. How
much do | owe your"
The cabman named his price, ana
Herrick paid him with the hye dollar
bill which had been the sum OF his
wealth, and the end OF II as far as he
could see. so short a time before. He
counted his change carefully. remem-
bering that he would probably have to
wait until the next day before he could
break one OF the thousands. Enough
remained TO him from the bill for a
supper. a bed. and a breakfast
lie cared little for his bed. II would
be no more than a place 10 lie and
think Of the future. II was many a
night since he had really slept. Ger
tainly. with NO much upon his mind
he would not sleep this night, even II
he should try. so when be had been
shown 10 his room In a hotel he piled
his pillows against the headboard OF
the bed and recllned against them.
fully dressed lie was very happy. No
question Of right or wrong In what he
had done or what he expected to do
came 10 torment him. For long time
he had borne his life like a tremendous
burden. This had suddenly slipped
from his shoulders. leaving his natura
powers benumbed.
In the midst OF his hrst vision oil
new life he was aroused by knockinl
at the door. lie started up: his leg
would hardly support him, be had NJ
voice with which TO ask who wa
there. But one explanation was posi-
BILE. he must have been watched b.
the police.
lie totterod 10 the door and gave ut
toranoe TO a hoarse. inarticulate sound
Eight o'clock. slr." cried a voic
without you asked TO be called. sir
He rushed 10 the window and fun
open the shutters. Day streamed u
strong and beautiful. The gas fam
paled lie knew that he had slept a
/, he had not slept before In years. In IA
mysterious depths Of his lie be felt
new strength stirring. but Il was onl
nascent 90 yet.
A bath and a breakfast revived hii
/, still more. lie felt the oxhilaration
T, a busy day upon which he was entel
! Ing. He scanned the papers. but 80 "a
] as he could see they had no news
the money that bad been lost
Presently he found himself ridir
downtown IN an elevated railroad trai
! lie was going 20 a steamship once
arrange for bis journey. then 10
a bankers for a travellers check book
His pockets we're bullying with mo-
i, ey. but there was something In one
4 them that he couldn't remember
N have put there He pulled u out, al
a found Il 70 be the brown paper wra
m per that had contained the money.
,s ne held Il IN his hand Il was conceal
N By his newspaper. No fellow-pasae
"a ger could see Il. and Il was doubly 4
tunAie because. In plain sight upon {
paper. was the name and addro'
Herbert l.. Graham 90 Wall street
: The train was Jus, stopping AZ n
tor street. That was the station net
\ eat the steamship once. Thrust
the brown paper back In his pocket.
left the car and went with the thro
down 20 the street. Tie was think
about the accommodations he vol
choose on the steamer. lie continJ
90 think Of that and kindred subie,
yet he turned north on broadway
stead Of south. Presently he lou
himself asking an elevator boy IN a
building n he knew where Mr.. @
hams Once was.
Mr.. Graham happened 20 be IN
outer once when Herrick entered
was pouring a story into the ear
another gray-haired Wall street m
and Horrick heard a few words OF
something about cabs. and cash
iat carclessnoss.
sa- Il have found the money that
led lost" said Herrlck. Here Z, is
"Zlonl" cried the banker, clutch
bat the bills 10 bis angers. My dear
a low. tell me an about H."
ily There's nothing to tell" replied
tic young man. Il merely found Il In
ing cab"
the Mr. Graham eyed him a moment
sh' surprise.
You take Il coolly." he said.
&C Il couldn't take Il a. all" respS
cd Herrick. with a feeble smile
her don't know why, Il was instinc
no. suppose. My ancestors must have
ose honest men,
lek' Upon my word you mus, take
hu' Of these notes" said the banker.
'AN offered Il IN an al and"
'~n Il can't DO A." said Herrick.
ing don't feel Il 10 be right"
80 But. my dear boy" exclaimed
old man kindly. II mus, do so;not
mo- for you. want to; believe me,
cry least come back and take lunch
anu me. Shall We say o'clock"
'.l' 1t will give me great pleasure,
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