The Princeton union., 1900-06-28

I did as requested. My heart was
heavy before, but it was heavier when
I noticed the troubled look on his face.
"Mr. Perry, have you read the pa
pers?" asked.
The president nodded assent.
"How is it. that such a general i'm
preston has gone abroad that had
! something to do with the affair? Who
has started such rumor?"
II do not know, Conway, unless the
police have given public expression to
their opinion"
1.-The police. And what is their opin-
ion? Was it not shown beyond any
doubt that was miles away from the
vault at the time that the robbery must
must have been committed? I say moth
ing about my own assertions. But how
can anyone doubt the word of a man
of Mr.. Morley's standing?"
"Well, Conway, no one does doubt
that you told the truth in that. But"
Mr.. Perry seemed ]oath to proceed
"But what, sir?" demanded, after
a pause.
''The detectives theory is that you
had accomplices, who, from directions
given by you, were able to carry out a
prearranged plan"
I answered with a scornful laugh.
"Accomplices! Who are they?" I
asked.
"Well, I suppose they are looking for
thcm,' Mr.. Perry said, with half
smile.
II hope they'll enjoy the search" I
said, sarcastically. "Oh, Mr.. Perry, why
is this thing brought upon me? Why
am I so universally suspected when
nothing can be shown against me? If
there is enough cause to attribute the
robbery to me, why am I not arrested 2"
1--WE had hoped to keep the affair a Sc
cret, for a time at least. Therefore
some few of the trustees thought it
best not to make it public, as having
you arrested would have done. We were
all pledged to secrecy, but somehow the
affair got abroad. I suppose you did
not mention it?'
mo, indeed. I have not spoken to
soul on the subject" replied. M.
Perry" cried, impulsively, "you do not
believe am guilty, do you?"
| II do not wish to believe so,' he re-
| piled, guardedly~
"Oh, think, sir, what this terrible af-
fair means to me! It is fearful bur-
den for young fellow to bear who is
wholly innocent.''
1T is, indeed. But, you see, it is this
way. The bank is public institution,
and I, as it's head, dare not let my per-
sonal feelings interfere with my duty
to the public. Personally, it does not
seem possible that you could have any
connection with the loss of the peoples
money!
"Oh, thank you, Mr.. Perry! I knew
you could not Think
He cut me short. "Oficially, I must
hold you in doubt, so much so at least
that I cannot give you back your po-
sition.'
"And did you suppose expected to
remaln?' asked, indignantly. II could
not. want to hold no position where
absolute and perfect confidence is not
felt in me. You can consider this as my
resignation, SIR" I added.
e~AAA AAsa yOu 4OOh upOu CQdC
light. 1t 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"
"Neyer fear, sir, my innocence will
soon be proved. It cannot be otherwise,
for am innocent" said, confidently.
at houo b.
me from my grandfather" continued.
Every cent shall be expended, if nec-
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 if 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 I have told you is in
strict confidence. Live as quietly and
patiently as possible under the cloud.
Take trip to Europe, and enjoy your
SELF"
mo, I'll stay and face the music. I
am not afraid of any Investigations
which may be made into my life"
"Well, good-by now. Unjust not allow
you to take up any more of my time. l
beg of you to follow my advice, and un-
dertake no search on your own hook.
IN spite of encouragement, heartache,
or long delay, do nothing yourself"
He shook my hand heartily, and I left
him.
AS 1 was going out the door leading
into the lobby, ran against man Just
coming in. He was an old fellow, small
and thin, and had piercing steel-blue
eyes. He rebounded triAe from the
collision, then gazed at me sharply.
Il beg your pardon" I said. II hope
did not hurt you?" .-..-..