The Princeton union., 1900-06-21

way you would beg the presiden
asked Jackson.
jackson glanced around in surpris
at the group he saw inside the vault
1T was an impossibility for me to full
Ill my promise" he answered. "Al
aunt of mine Q YER in Camden who ha!
been i'll for some time died last even
ing, and, as am her sole relative ant
heir to what little she possessed, wa.
compelled to go over to Camden las
night. expected to return in time tt
keep my word with Mr.. Conway. Blu,
[ was unable to complete the arrange
ments for the funeral and some Other
minor matters relating to the will unit
this morning, and had only just ar
rived at the bank when Mr.. Smithso1
(the treasurer) informed me you
wished to see me-"
Then he added, in deep concern: 81
sincerely hope the inability to keep my
promise has not been the cause of any
trouble"
"Well, whatever trouble there NAV
be, the blame certainly cannot be at.
tached to you, Mr.. Jackson, under the
circumstances you have mentioned
You may return to your work" Mr.. Per-
ry said, after long pause.
Il intended to ask leave of absence
for few days." Jackson began, in a
hesitating manner. 'But if 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.
Eyes, sir. All the gold and silver and
the receipts of yesterday seem to be
here" replied.
'Well, get your money out to the
windows as quickly as you can, Con-
way, then come to my room. Mr.. Smith
son, call the police, and send messen-
gers to osthe trustees for an immediate
meeting. God, what report to give
them!''
With heavy heart and feeling that
was treading on the verge of preci-
pice I obeyed his behest. Then I went
to his Office
Before the door leading out into the
vestibule one of the special police of
the bank was standing.
I smiled bitterly, as I recognized the
fact that steps had already been taken
to prevent my leaving the bank.
MIR. Perry was walking the floor; he
motioned to me to be seated. 'eThe trus-
tees will wish to interview you" he
said, significantly.
''Well, let them. They'll get nothing
out of me-" replied, doggedly.
The president paused in his walk and
threw searching glance at me. II
would advise you not to incriminate
yourself, Conway before you are ac-
cused," he said, coldly.
I started to my feet. "I mean lust
what l say, Mr.. Perry. I understand
he position 1 am in. Why, sir, even
you, who have been my best friend-I
can see, even you, whom I have never
given the least cause to doubt my hon.
esty, suspect me-
There was such a look came into his
ace, such a sad look, that it quite un-
manned me-
Nelson" he began, "I don't wish to
doubt you. I have always considered
Iou one of my safe men. But do you
lot see, my boy, what is against you?
You are the youngest man that has ever
1eld such an important position as you
lold in this bank. There was considera-
Die opposition to giving you the place
IN account of your youth. But insisted