The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-01

The bond teller and the receiving
teller" replied.
"And they arc away on their vaca-
lions, are they not?"
ayes. sir" / faltered, for OWNED the
meaning OF his questions.
Here the treasurer returned. followed
by jackson. "Were you here this morn
ing at the time you promised Mr.. Con-
way you would be?" the president
asked Jackson.
jackson glanced around In surprise
at the group he saw inside the vault.
1T was an impossibility for me 10 full
fill my promise" he answered. IAN
aunt Of mine over In Camden who has
been III for some time died last even
ing, and, as am her sole relative and
heir 20 what little she possessed. ! was
compelled to go over TO Camden last
night. / expected 10 return In time 10
keep my word with Mr.. Conway. But
I was unable to complete the arrange
ments for the funeral and some other
minor matters relating 10 the will until
this morning, and had only just ar
rived at the bank when Mr.. Smithson
(the treasurer) informed me you
wished 20 see me-"
Then he added, In deep concern: 'I
sincerely hope the inability 10 keep my
promise has not been the cause Of any
trouble"
swell, whatever trouble there may
be, the blame certainly cannot be at
tached 20 you, Mr.. jackson, under the
circumstances you have mentioned.
You may return TO your work" Mr.. Per-
ry said, after long pause.
81 intended 20 ask leave of absence
for few days." Jackson began, in a
hesitating manner. "But II anything
has happened which would prevent
your granting it,"
"No. no. nothing has happened which
would keep you here. Your request is
granted. Every consideration must
give way TO DEATH" Mr.. Perry re-
sponded-
jackson thanked the president in his
quiet and courteous way and left the
vault.
1T is past the time for beginning
business" the treasurer suggested.
The remark aroused Mr.. Perry from
the troubled and perplexed state the
loss of the money had plunged him
into.
"Is there any cash in the vault ?" he
asked.
"Yes, cir. All the gold and silver and
the receipts of yesterday seem TO be
here" replied.
"Well, get your money out 20 the
windows az quickly as you can, Con-
way, then come 10 my room. Mr.. Smith
son, call the police. and send messen-
gers TO the trustees for an immediate
meeting. God, what a report to give
theml"
With a heavy heart and feeling that
was treading on the verge of preci-
pice / obeyed his behest. Then went
to his office.
Before the door leading out into the
vestibule one of the special police Of
the bank was standing.
/ smiled bitterly, as / recognized the
fact that steps had already been taken
to prevent my leaving the bank.
Mr.. Perry was walking the floor; he
to me to be seated. THE trus-
tees will wish TO interview YOU" he
said, significantly.
"Well, lee them. They'll get nothing
out OF me-" replied, doggcdly.
The president paused In his walk and
threw searching glance at me. 81
would advise you not TO incriminate
yourself. Conway. before you are &c
,used," he sold, coldly.
/ started 70 my feet. 81 mean just
what j say, Mr.. Perry. / understand
he position I am In. Why, sir, even
you, who have been my best friend-I
ian see, even you, whom have never
given the least cause TO doubt my hon
esty, suspect me-"
There was such look came into his
ace, such a sad look, that IL quite un-
manned me.
NELSON" he began, ''I don't wish 10
loubt you. / have always considered
gou one OF my ,afe men. But do you
not see, my boy, what Is against you?
You are the youngest man that has ever
held such an important position as you
hold In this bank. There was considera-
Die opposition TO giving you the place
,n account OF your youth. but insisted
pm your Advancement and pledged my
'filcial word that you would prove
faithful TO the trust. I had such con-
idence in you that did not even con-
'ider IL necessary to put you on your
guard by telling you this at the time"
There was no necessity, sir, TO put |
me DC my guard. My duties would not |
Jaws been performed any better or more
honestly and faithfully had known
his. l thank you for your kindness,
however,"
Stung by his implied doubt Of me.
md knowing my absolute innocence |
md how i had given my best efforts |
n the discharge OF my duties. l had |
Enlightened up proudly.
My grandfather before he died had |
written on the hy-leaf OF primer of |
nine: "Be strong IN adversely; that
stamps the mani" did not realize the
ull meaning Of the words then. But