The Jasper news., 1908-12-03

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the discharge Of any employee who bets
at the tracies?'
Il do. 1t is good rule"
And yet you broke 1t ,"
For Mr.. Robinson
"And you now expect to be dis
charged|
Il certainly do
"And you acknowledge the discharge
just?"
II do"
"And what have you to say Of the
thousand dollars in which your cash was
short?"
'By advice of my lawyer say nothing
I believe criminal charge lies against
'sMr. Robinson" said the president
turning sharply upon the cashier, did you
give E! this young man 81 thousand dollars
II did not. I hope you don't be-
lieve---"
"Do you think he had thousand Of his
own to bets"
II am sure he had not. YOU know tina,
he came here just from college penniiess
and that he has had only his salary since
Eyes l know. But where did he gel
the money he took to the track"
"Weli, of course, you know that the cash
was. Thousand short
Eyes, Mr. Robinson. but that was by
your act" said the president, sharply
Look at that letter"
He handed over Brewster's letter, which
had come i'll the mornings mail.
well, II" stammered the cashier
in bewilderment.
mail" Mr.. Ellis continued. handing over
Brewster's letter addressed to Mr.. Robin
son, and watching the latter closely as he
read it;
"Well LOT course, I'm sorry" he said
very pale and trembling, "but under the
circumstances will acknowledge my mis-
take and will offer my resignation"
(Which is accepted" said the presi-
dent, curtly. "And you will go to court
at once and Withdraw your charge against
this young nian. Mr.. Tyler, believe
that you have told the truth. Whether
you have or not, you have broken rule,
for which the penalty is loss of your po-
sition. | will give you recommendation
as far as possible, and il can assist you
in any way will do it. But positively
never will have in this bank any employee
who ever places a bet on horseracing."
II appreciate your justice and thank you
for your Kindness said the young man.
and. bowling, made his departure.
Outside the bank he stood for a moment
with kind of mistiness before his eyes
as he realized that he was breaking ire
vocably with the associations of his past
business career. Then he went unhesi-
tatingly to the railroad station and after
an hour alighted at the village to which
Brcwsters letter to Miss Catherine Ball
had been addressed.
An inquiry Of the first passer-by and ten
minutes walk and he stood before an old
mansion in the midst of beautiful grounds.
81 must see Miss Ball." he insisted, in
reply to all the servants inquiries. and at
last handsome woman of about thirty
years, with refined, intellectual face and
somewhat sad expression. came to the
door.
II desire conference with you," he
said. 1T is matter, pardon me. of life
and DEATH On your decision rests the
matter of two lives"
Come into the library" she said, lead
ing the way. "Now what have you to
II have letter for you," Tyler began.
"A letter from friend who contemplated
suicide, but has been prevented for time
from carrying his plans into execution. He
believes that his letter has gone by mail.
come to you in the desperate hope Of
assistance in overcoming his disposition
for another attempt"
Give me the letter"
He handed it to her. She read, then
laid the letter in her lap and rested her
cheek in her hand.