Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-03-06

snail neither resist nor run.
i Aldrich sank into a chair. The ex
preston Of his face changed strangely
II will not take the guilt Of blood
upon my SOUL" he said. God forgive
me If ever had thought Of that. l.
didn't come for that. came to ash
a question. Is it true?"
rs what true?" asked Sem.
'Is Elsie Barron your wife,"
"She is."
why did you marry herr?
Il will not tell"
I-I-"
Aldrich gasped, springing to his feet
and advancing toward Sem.
But Sem stood still, his arms folded
across his chest.
Kill me, Walter; kill me, and l vii
bless you with my dying breath. But
1 will tell you-nothing!"
Aldrich paused. The two men faced
each other, the eyes of each fastened
fascinatedly upon the others face fol
several minutes.
| Then Aldrich turned, hurried down
the steps. and ran up the street without
looking back. If blessing comes only tc
the hearts of those who have never
known temptation, then blessing will
pass Walter Aldrich by; but when
those who have conquered their pas
sions are awarded. verify he shall find
JOY.
One o'clock! Two O'clock! Three
o'clock! Four!
And still the crowd fingered in the
chill of the wintry day; and still Prier
and Sem worked at the safe.
| Half-past four! Prier rose wearily to
his feet from the kneeling posture he
had been in. He had conquered at last
He swung the door of the safe open
Patience and skill had conquered the
secret The best of locks could not
have baft1ed him.
Thank you," said Sem. and, having
grown wise from his mornings expert
ence, he did not try to shake hands;
thank you. How shall I ever repay
you? 1t only takes patience and per-
severance-only those-to do any
thing"
Prier put his hand dejectedly to his
forehead.
Does it require no more?" he asked,
slowly. Il am not sure. Some live
some win-some have all there is in
happiness. And some Excuse me.
please, and let me go away for some
thing to eat. You will remember that
/ walked all night, and have had moth
ing yet of either rest or food today"
Prier went away. Sem threw the
outer door Of the bank wide open. The
men with notes and drafts crowded In.
Men and women-and sometimes chill
dren-fought and struggled for places
in the line.
The bank employees were all near at
hand. They took their places. The OBJ
legations of Donald Barron began to
come in: the money Of the dead man
began to go out.
It was a strange scene. Telegraph
and messenger. had spread the news
everywhere. No one who had a de-
m&hd Of any sort was absent-if he
could possibly be present.
Mr.. Sem wrote brief note to the
bankers daughter:
"Boomville Nov. 8, 1870, 4.45 p. m.
Mrs. G. Sem: We have the safe
open. My idea is to keep the bank
open until all demands have been
paiG. I would advise discounttng all
claims which are not yet due. Does
my plan meet with your approval!
colbert Semi"
A still shorter note came In reply:
"Boomville, Nov. Sth.
Mr.. Sem: Act as you think for
the best interests of the business
ELSIE B. Semi.
A notice was accordingly written IN
huge letters on a large sheet Of card
board, and placed in front Of light In
the front window:
NOTICE!
All Demands Now Due
Will Be Paid In Full!
All Claims Maturing Later Will Be
Paid In Full When Due,
Discounted at Usual Rates,
Tonight!
~ The Bank Will Be
Open Until Midnight -
The depositors and other creditors
came and went. Men came In with
looks of doubt upon their faces. They
went away satisfied.
At twelve o'clock Sem closed the
bank. There had been no call for mon
ey for a half-hour.
Come to my room at the hotel
said the detective, "and take supper
with me. You must be very hungry" "
Il am very hungry" said Sem; but
am very tired. too. Will you please
excuse-"
II can't do It, l did not sleep last
night at all; you did-that is, suppose
you did. am willing to give up anoth-
er night; you must give up one. l must
have a talk with you"
Very well, l submit. l am too eX-
cited tonight to sleep much, and
And the future is very uncertain?'
Very"
Prier fell step or two behind his
companion for a half-mnute, as they
walked away in the winter midnight.
He raised his right hand toward
heaven. He was very earnest. His
lips moved.
What did he say?
- If l don't hang somebody
were the last words. l regret having to
record that the first part Of the whis-
pered remark contained a much strong
er word than blamed"
TO be Continued.
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