The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-10-22

to the public. Personally, it dOes not
seem possible that you could have any
connection with the loss of the peoples
money"
"Oh, tl,anis you. Mr.. Perry. knew
you could not think"
lie cut ME short. ',Of.icially. 1 must
hold you in doubt, SO much SO at least
that | cannot give you lack your po-
sition" -. =
"And did you Supposed fSpecfed. to
remain p asked, ipsligpansly. - could
not. want 10 hold To position where
absolute and perfect confidence is- not
felt in me. You can consfier this a. my
resignation. sir" / usltieai. ,=;id.' =
Il am glad yon look upon IL, in that
light. II is manly. sir" said Mr.. Perry.
"And, Nelson. not even the restoration
of the missing funds would give me as
great pleasure as the establishment of
your innocence"
"Never fear, sir. my innocence will
soon be proved. 1t cannot he otherwise,
for l am innocent" l said. confidently.
II have small estate which came TO
me from my grandfather" continued.
Every cent shall be expended, IL nee
essary. for the purpose of proving my
innocence"
"You can do as you see fit about that"
the president said. after a long pause,
during which he seemed to be ponder
ing over my words. But il you wish
for my advice, would say, do nothing
whatever on your own hook. Nelson"
he continued. coming close up TO me and
speaking-low. secret measures have al
ready been begun to solve the mystery,
and they will be thorough and far
reaching. This is wholly independent
of any Investigations the police au-
thorities may undertake. You see, my
boy, that do trust and believe in you,
after all. What / have told you In in
strict confidence. Live as quietly and
patiently as possible under the cloud.
Take a trip to Europe. and enjoy your
self"
mo. I'll stay and fnce the music. !
am not afraid of any Investigations
which may be made into my life"
"Well, good-by now. lmust not allow
you to take up any more of my time. 1
beg of you to follow my advice, and un-
dertake no search on your own hook.
In spite of discouragement, heartache.
OF long delay, do nothing yourself"
He shook my hand heartily, and l left
him.
AS was going out the door leading
into the lobby, l ran against a man just
coming in. He was an old fellow. small
and thin, and had piercing steel-blue
eyes. He rebounded a trifle from the
collision, then gazed at me sharply.
"I beg your pardon" said. II hope
did not hurt your"
mo. Not much, at any rate. want
to see the president. Are you the presi-
dent?" he asked.
There seemed to me to be something
insolent about his question, a. though
he knew was not the president and he
had asked but to mock me.
"You will find the president In his Of
fice," replied, curtly. as foe me, l.
am bank robbcr."
There was the suspicion Of . twinkle
came in his eyes as he saids ''Indeed!
Well, you don't look it,"
The old fellow then entered the Of.
fee, and went outside to the street.
A few days went by, and, although
nothing was found to sustain the theory
of the detectives, that fact did not lessen
the general suspicion which rested upon
me.
Indeed, it was a case of surprise TO me
that was not arrested. II would have
been an easy matter. for / had no
thought Of hiding. The most public
streets during the daytime, and con-
cert or the theater at night. were fre-
quented by me. / held my head erect,
as had right to do; but 1t was with o
heavy heart and n chastened spirit that
realized that people Stunned me.
Houses where had been on most friend
ly terms were closed against me.
I was tempted many times to seek
consolation and encouragement in the
presence of Florence Morley, but it did
not seem right nor kind to burden her
bright life with my troubles. even
should she consent to see me. of which
I was doubtful under the changed cir
cumstances. Perhaps II was this fear
which kept me away, as much as any
other idea.
About week after the robbery let
ter came 10 my boarding-place:
Mr.. Nelson Convny-Dear Sir: II con.
venient. kindly favor me with an oppor-
tunity for conversation this evening a4
eight remain I'm town over night. and you
Will nnd me at my city residence.
''SYLvESTEH MORLEY"
Wondering what he could wish to say
to me, I repaired to his house at the
time mentioned.
Mr.. Morley received me in the library,
and arose from his chair as I entered.
Good evening, Mr.. Conway" he
Rravely said, bowling his head. please
be seated"
After ! had chosen chair on the op-
posite side Of the room, and he had rc-
sumed his seat, he began. somewhat re-
luctantly, but in his stately, courteous
way:
'.Our conversation may prove unsat-