The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1897-10-30
A CLEW BY WIRE
SYNOPSIS.
(Continued,)

SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER I-Nelson Conway, suspected
of a philadelphia bank robbery, reaches
Sidipgton on his way to the. old Nelson
homestead, gets Jake Hunsicker to drive
him TO his Doyhood home and recognizes
in Jake's wife Sarah. servant Is years
before to his grandfathe Nelson.
CHAPTER ia year previous Conway,
paying teller in a Philadelphia savings
bank was invited to the home OF Florence
Morley. to a party. Knowing this would
not allow him TO return to bank as early
next morning as usual he arranges with
Horace Jackson-a fellow employc-to be
on hand when the clockwork should release
combination of vault Returning to bank
.eXt morning Conway discovers the cash
reserVs If <iGl1m rnisSinn
before he has been found gJniEr, 1ur,
whatever my private opinion may be, in
this case you must understand that the
suspicion which has fallen upon you
will necessarily preclude continue
ton OF the friendly relations which have
existed between you and-and my
household"
"Oh, sir, you cannot believe in your
heart that had anything to do with
the banks loss!" exclaimed, bitterly,
for, kindly as was his manner, the
words he spoke seemed to strike kneli
to my fondest hopes.
Il have already said all care to say
on that score" Mr.. Morley replied,
rather coldly.
"And-and your daughter, sir"
went on, with trembling voice; "she
does not share the general suspicion!"
A smile fitted across his face for
moment. Then he became grave again,
and regarded me earnestly. He did not
reply for some time; he seemed to be
considering his answer.
"My daughter is rather indignant;
she thinks that you are unjustly
treated" he finally said.
1 could not restrain myself on hear.
ing this. / sprang from my seat and
approached him.
Mr.. Morley, you do not know what
it means to me to hear this. You cannot
imagine how your daughters opinion
fills me with hope. May ask you, sir,
to express to her my deepest gratitude
for her faith in my innocence? As God
hears me, her faith is not misplaced"
There was no controlling my voice; it
trembled in spite of my efforts to be
calm. Dear, true-hearted girl!
81 will convey to her your message"
said Mr.. Morley. "She has informed me
of the sentiment you entertain for her.
But, Mr.. Conway, | believe you are
young man of sense and honor. You
must therefore realize the position you
would place her in by insisting on the
continuation of friendship which, out
of kindness and gertleness of DISPOSE
ton, she would probably not refuseyou.
1t would be unjust to her, embarrassing
to you. and wholly contrary to my
wishes"
II fully appreciate the meaning of
your words, Mr.. Morley. Believe me, I
regard your daughter too highly to
intrude upon her notice, under existing
circumstances. 1t is no sentiment |
entertain for her; it is love, sir deeper,
truer, fonder than mere sentiment.
This love has become the ruling motive
Of my life, and will always remain SO.
But l promise you I will hold no com
munication with your daughter until
1t is shown before the world that am
innocent. / confess, to follow this
course will be the greatest sacrifice of
my life. l have no parents, no near re-
lations to whom I can go for love and
sympathy. 1t means something, there
fore, for me to promise you this"
Mr.. Morley arose from his chair.
There was a kindly CLEAN in his eyes,
and an expression on his face of-sad-
ness, was it? At any rate, there was
undoubtedly touch of sorrow in his
voice when he spoke again. 1t seemed
somewhat strange to me at the time.
He had obtained the promise he wished
but it did not seem to give him the pleas
ure naturally expected it would.
He extended his hand. "Mr. Conway,
you are a man of honor" he said. II
deem it favor to shake hands with
you. sincerely hope your innocence
may be established. But" he hesi-
tated here, do not be over-sanguine.
Robberies have occurred before which
have ever remained mysteries. must
confess, although | am one of the
trustees and am therefore an interested
party l am not so sure the perpetrators
of this last robbery will ever be dis
covered. There seems to be not the
slightest clew to work on. | do not
say this to cause you pain, but simply
to warn you against entertaining hopes
which may never be realized"