Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-04-27
BOB'S TEMPTATION.

1t was generally admitted by the
members and friends of the Camboro
football club that the fact of its hav-
ing reached the final stage of the Blank
shire cup competition was due in no
small measure to the superior goal
keeping Of Bob Templeton, and it was
believed that his individual proves
would just about turn the scales in ia
vor of the Camboro in the final tie
against William Rangers.
Bob Templeton was a fine, well built
young fellow. and his popularity in the
town was as much due to his good ma
tured, happy disposition as to his valor
in the football field. He had signed for
FIVE years with the Camboro club on
advantageous terms and the present
was his second season.
Since his advent he had taken unto
himself a wife-pretty May Dunning.
the daughter of old Jack Dnnning, the
clubs professional trainer, and the
guide. philosopher and friend of the
members-and had furnished neat lit
tie villa, half mile out of town.
But at length the inevitable small
cloud appeared on the hitherto clear
horizon of his existence, and on the eve
of the great match Bob was in sore
trouble.
He was seated in the comfortable lit
tie parlor at home, his untouched break
fast before him, and staring blankly at
legal looking missive he held in his
hand, while pretty May was crying
softly at his elbow.
The document was from the Camboro
Loan and Discount bank and stated
that unless Robert Templeton RENTED
the sum of $500 ~ the following Mon
day a certain bill of sale would be
acted upon forthwith.
Previous to coming to Camboro he
had supported his father and mother,
and even since his marriage had con-
tinued TO help them with weekly remit
tanees, until. six months ago, he heard
that the good will of a small business
in his native town was for sale cheap,
and, believing that il would be the very
thing for his parents, he set his heart
upon purchasing it for them and thus
relieve himself of responsibility.
Four hundred dollars was asked, and,
in view of his improved income, he felt
justified in raising the amount with
his furniture as security.
Bob made his way to the imposing Of
fees of the Camboro Loan and Discount
bank. The manager gave evasive an
swers- Bob begged for time, but was
refused, and after telling the manager
what he thought of him in language
more forcible than polite. left the office
more convinced than before that there
was some undercurrent in the affair
which he did not understand.
On leaving the bank Bob had not
proceeded far when a hearty "Good
morning, TempletonI' and a sounding
smack on the shoulder arrested his prog
ress, and before him stood a portly.
loudly dressed. much bejeweled indi-
viduai, we'll known in Camboro as
Colonel Bill, the bookmaker.
"You don't look up to the mark,
Templeton, observed the colonel.
Whats the matter1 Shall you be all
right for tomorrow"
"Of course, " returned Bob. I'm
bit worried about private matter
that's all. -
Your natural modesty, Templeton,
went on the colonel, doesn't prevent
you being aware that the club look TO
you as the leading factor in their pros
poets of success. presume?'
Il know nothing about that, (" an
swered Bob. But / do know that the
Rangers won't get the leather into the
Camboro net many times if / can pre-
vent them.
lyon could, if you d a mind, be the
cause Of Camboro losing tomorrow.
suggested the colonel, CHANGING at his
companion.
What do you mean2'' returned Bob.
wondering what the other was drsv-
ing at.
Now, look here Templeton, said
the colonel, facing round, wed better
come to the poiEt at once stand to
win pile of money ON my book if the
Wilmer Rangers beat Camboro tomor-
row. and you are the man who has the
best chance Of bringing about that. from
my point Of view. desirable consumma-
ton ! know what your little private
worry is about, for l may as we'll tell
you | myself practically constitute the
Camboro Loan and Discount bunk. all
though few people are aware of it. Now,
Il would be simple matter and no one
would be any the wiser for you to let
one or two Of Williams shots pass you.
Anyhow. 10 q word, If the Rangers