The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-08-04

ths maadlns money, which wNs. IN this
ease. . $40 bill.
Mr.. Dcckfelt was very much puzzled.
What bold OF, clever thief was this who
dared 20 steal the very day utter ~"
sirst theft, when he must know ths !;
the proprietor would be keenly watch
full. m 81 fair -1fst q tiH'
When the same thing happened on
the next day. too. Mr.. Dockfet was
perplexed and exasperated beyond
words. for he saw. II this pilfering con-
tinued. that he might be seriously af-
fected. Yet he did not wish to dis,
char &c both of the clerks. as this
would surely prevent his discovering
the guilty party. ts
On the morning of the fourth day.
whenhe arrived ut the store. Mr.. Dock
felt was much incensed to find the
doors not yet opened, although II was
later by ten minutes than the usual
time. He opened the store himself.
and waited, impatiently, for the clerks
70 arrive. Soon the shipping clerk ap-
peared. to his employers great relief.
for he had some shipments which he
wished sent out as early as possible.
Then the other clerks began TO ar
rive, and among them Dalfour and
Thomas. The former was one OF the
first to take his place, and he soon
made a sale. tH ....t
Now, the store was built. as gro
ceries often are. In two divisions. 90
that 1t was impossible for Mr.. Balfour
at his post to see who was making
change. MIR. Dockfelt purposely took
Mr.. Thomas place, just as the carrier
came along from Balfour's counter.
The proprietor was curious to sec
whether the money would be there.
He took down the carrier, and found
the tip and bill there. exactly % would
be expected. Mr.. Dockfelt stayed at
the cashiers desk for half an hour or
more, and every time that Balfour'a
carrier came UP, the money was safe.
This certainly looked bad for Thomss.
The next day the climax was capped
and more than capped. M. Balfour
was down late, 10 Mr.. Dockfelt under
took to wait on q customer at his
counter. Tho gentleman bought some
miscellaneous groceries, and gave In
payment silver dollar. The change
arrived for yAhat oil right; but the next
customer tendeted In payment Ave-
dollar bill, and Dockfelt sent II along
to the cashier. -- ''.'
The cup came back empty.
y Mr.. Doclkelt lost his temper, and
rushing furiously TO the cashiers desk,
demanded OF Thomas what he'd be-
come Of bills and checks. Tho cashier
merely replied that he had received
an empty carrier, and 20 returned It.
ivory WE'LL" said Mr.. Doekfelt.
'Give mo my change, and then come
into tho ONCE. Simpson win keep the
cash." ......
MY. Thomas was very sober when
he entered tho merchants private Of
Ace. and had nothing TO say when Mr..
Docktelt remarked. pointedly, that he
was sorry the theft had occurred. Mr..
Dockfelt continues '' .'..
Fred, have I not always been Kind
70 you? Have I not done my best by
you? Tell mo, have ever treated you
meanly?"
'Mr. Dockfelt," replied Thomas,
"during the short time have worked
for you, you have always been the
kindest of employers. also think that
I have tried TO serve you we'll and
faithfully. Therefore. II gricycs me
sorcly to see that you must nor sua-
pect me OF dealing dishoncs'. "nh
you In this matter. however. yea aye
mistaken. I am innocent
~ wish from the bottom OF my heart,
Fred, that I could believe YOU" an
swered his employer. "But how can
I? You say you are innocent. Then
who did steal the money. You surely
don't accuse both Balfour and myself
of conspiracy against you? You eyi-
dent'y did not know I wes clerking
when you secreted the money"
"Then you believe me guilty. Mr.
Dockfelt""
"Yes, Fred. II II not possible for me-
20 come 70 any ether conclusion"
"Well. thea" suid Mr.. Thomas
"what dc you propose to do with me
Have you already sent ouVfor an ofi.
Ger 10 arrest me?" .N,t' '..i
"No, Fred, no. called you TO give
you another chance. Surrender the
stolen money, apologize 70 Balfour
and all will be WE'LL" -
"Did / not cell you was innocent !?
cried Thomas. "What, then, have tc
surrender or apologize for?"
"Well. Fred. I'll leave IL open." sale
Mr.. Dockfeit. "If anything more Is
stolen. I'll discharge You. You may
go back 70 your desk now"
The next morning Mr.. Thomas came
! down. rs usual, and was at work in the
desk, when, us on the previous day
. Daffour's carrier came along the wire
this time In company with two others
A minute later Mr.. Thomas called Mr.
Dockfelt, saying that three empty
cash cups had been sent him. while, a
the same time, the clerks for each car
rier were clamoring for change. Nat
urslfy. Mr.. Dockfelt few into tower