Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-11-20

scheme to do injury to his enemv3 T
believe him capable of doing almost any
thing If it comes to the point. However,
| let us See"
lie went through the pockets of the
overcoat, and then, as he finally exam
med the collar, his finger tips detected
the secret pocket and the small slip of
paper it contained. Nervously he put on
his glasses, while his eyes expanded as
he recognized Beatrice's handwriting.
Beatrice and Victor, he argued. had
deceived him shamefully; had Knocked,
iaughed-yea, he had even been taken
for dupe. Marsden became terribly en-
ragged. How should he take revenge ?
What punishment should he mete OUT to
gain satisfaction?
"Follet is a smarter fellow than I
thought" argued Marsden. "I wonder
how many of these love letters | have
carried back and forth? A good MANY.
l suppose. If the contents of the letters
were as small as their size, both are cas-
| lily satisfied. One bank note.-does not
money rule the world? ALI why not get
Victor Raymond in my power?'
An evil thought made his heart beat
wildly. His conscience was overpowered
with n feverish thirst for revenge Yes,
by a simple act he could cast Victor
ltaymend from society-branded rs n
common thief. Marsden aroused himself,
and rang the bell loudly and vehemently.
Instantly Raymond appeared, ready to
offer his services.
Call Mr.. Toilet, please"
Eyes, SIR. Shall 1 take charge of your
coat? Please excuse nay hardness"
'Follet," began the banker, when the
clerk appeared and Victor had retired,
you were not quite mistaken in your
suspicious regarding Raymond. But take
heed, my friend, for out of respect to my
partner, Harold Raymond, do not wish
to have anything become public. And in
case Raymond should be discharged--''
y triumphant smile overspread Ed
ward Toilets face as he hurriedly inter
rogated:
II am always at your command, Mr..
NLdrsden."
And now, If you will judiciously fol-
low my advice and a vacancy should oc-
cur why, you shall have it."
These words began to awaken Edward
Toilets most hopeful expectations and,
after having repeatedly assured his SUI
perior that he would find him always at
his command, he withdrew.
| A few moments later Herbert Marsden
left the bank, carrying with him Bea-
trice's letter, after which Victor Ray
mond cast n wistful look, thinking 1t Sc
cure in the little secret pocket. Then as
he took his seat at one of the numerous
desks, his eyes, by chance, caught Ed
ward Toilets malicious smile.
Marsden repaired to the club room
without delay and ordered black coffee,
but quite hot" he added. At this hour
the place was quite deserted, fact
upon which he had calculated. The
waiter quickly served the coffee, and, as
Marsden was alone. he drew forth Bea-
trice's letter from his pocket and held
it over the vapor arising from the bey-
erage until it was sufficiently moistened
to permit opening it without injury to
the envelope.
The contents of the letter aroused his
passions again like n storm She plainly
| indicated her aversion towards hlmself'
confessed an undying love for Victor
RAYMOND and sincerely hoped to see him
Mt the Stratmores' before she returned
home.
This deadened Marsden's last spark OF
conscience. Not 4 moment would ne mes
itate now to put into execution the WICK
| cd design he had concocted; and, taxing
n twenty-dollar note from his pocket
book, he inclosed it with Beatrice let-
fer in the envelope. After replacing the
missiye in it's former place, he put on his
oyercoat and left the club room. An noun
later he re-entered the bank, ana TINS
time RAYMOND did not fail to protter MS
assistance. to which his employer quietly
submitted.
! Rlindly Victor fell into the trap laid by
tbe banker. While the former TOOK W
his duties with beaming smile, the lat'
fer entered the cloak room, secured NE
cont removed Beatrice's letter ana the
plot was inaugurated.
AZ Harold Raymond did not put in an
onnearance that morning, Marsden calleo
mon him at his residence, a mile or sc
a;stont and demanded an interview. Har'
old RAYMOND received his partner IN the
library and. a few minutes later, both
seated themselves at tho fireplace. :.
"Well. friend, what is the good newsE
incurred Harold, good naturedly.
mot very encouraging" replied Mars
do, "You know for many years we
have conducted our business faithfully
and honestly. and without any diseora
have we not?" ,o.
"Yes-but you will not resign. | nope
lust think, Marsden, you are the MAJ.
support of our banking Institution wnicl
has always brought us good returns.
mo; not that 1 have sad news 70 'ni
part" crisis
"What! You do not mean CRISIS
ANYTHING in financial way?
mo, no; but am 10th to inform you gu,
1T the bank. Ny overcoat was in tn
cloak room, and when shortly atter
ward put It on, upon searching TOR tn'
note, 1 found it missing. 1t was W. Wen
+v-dollar note 1 had had for some time
- Lan+ ms memento. l have th'
nnmhers Of the bill stamped indehol'
On NV memory. Only one person entered
the room-victor Raymond" -,
Dead silence ensued, which was Dr0Aei
nv Harold.