The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-05-13

tain employment in England he had al
ready thought rs 10 whether there might
not be greater opportunities for him
abroad, when suddenly it flashed across
him that. for men of his trade, there was
plenty of occupation just now on the
banks OF the Potomac. The great strug
gle between the North and South was at
its henght. and he had heard OF more
than one English officer who had obtained
employment in either army. With the
Northern armies especially might an Eng
lish soldier. who came out properly &C
credited from officers high in the service
at home, be tolerably sure OF a pair OF
epaulettes.
Fred Chichester hurried over to Lon
don. made a will. bequeathing all he had
left to his little daughter put hundred
pounds in his pocket, and sailed for New
YORK bearing with him letters of intro
duction and accommodation from several
of the military chiefs under whom he
had served He speedily obtained com
mission. distinguished himself upon more
than one occasion, and finally fell, some
eighteen months afterwards, upon the
bloody field of Gettysburg. His faithful
henchman had begged so hard to accom-
pany him that, conscious though he was
of the utter incongruity OF such a sol
der of fortune as himself being accom-
panied by his servant, Chichester had not
the heart to refuse him. The North were
not very particular about what they en-
listed as food for powder in those days.
and as the wiry old man did not look
within some seven or eight years of his
real age, made no difficulty whatever
about enrolling him in the same troop as
his master. lie was by Chichester's side
when he fell. and passed scatheIess
through that field Of carnage himself
only to shed bitter. binding tears as he
laid 1.-The master" in the grave.
And now the girls fiower-snipping il
interrupted by a voice exclaiming, Break
fast, Mary come in, child, and pour out
the tea" and Miss Caterham appears
at the French window.
Coming, Auntie,' replied the girl as
she moved quickly towards the window ::
only see what a lovely posy / have
managed TO gather for you this morning.
and the beds, l assure you, bear no trace
of having been despoied."
Thank you. child" replied Miss Cater
ham as she took her seat at the breakfast
table The roses are as sweet as those
of your cheeks. my dear. BY the way.
Mary, have had letter from Mr.. Car
buckle this morning. l will read it to
you:
Dear Miss Caterham-No news as yet
of Terence Finnigan. We can hardly ex-
pect to find him, as he has been missing
so long, without considerable trouble. l
have deputed TO q young friend OF mine
who has just Joined the noble profession
the care of the case. He has cross-ex-
amined me as 10 details in a very prom
Using manner. but is anxious to put you
and Miss Mary also in the box; so
have given him wour address. and YOU
may expect him to honor you with a
visit shortly. With love to Miss Chiches
ter. believe me. yours most sincerely.
HENRY CARBUCKLE."
TT IS very singular,' said Miss Cater
ham, as she laid aside her spectacles. .'but
Mr. Carbuckle has quite forgotten TO
whoever he is, IL is extremely kind of
him to undertake this business for u.s.
Some two or three hours have elapsed,
and the parlor maid enters the room, and.
presenting a card to her mistress. says.
The gentleman wishes to know If you
will see him"
A few moments and Eliza ushered into
the room a man somewhat below medium
height. He advanced quietly. and with
low bow. said, Miss Caterham, l pre-
sumo"
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fist acknowledged her identity and then.
glancing at the card in her hand, OBJ
served, "Mr. Robert Pegram. You come.
of course, from Mr.. Carbuckle 1t is
really very kind OF you to have under
taken so troublesome business for me- -
The discovery of missing people is
usually a little troublesome. but, as a
rule it's a mere matter of time and
money"
II am prepared TO spend some money
rejoined Miss Caterham; but you must
bear clearly in mind that / am not rich
woman. and can only spend money in
moderation"
you may thoroughly rely upon ms
discretion in that respect. Miss Caterham-
| will be very careful not to run you into
any exorbitant expense" and close oh
server might have discerned twinkle in
Mr.. Pegram's eye.
You are aware that we have already
had one unsuccessful search for Mr. Ter
ence Finniganl"
Il am, now you mention it." thought
Mr.. Pegram: but i was not in the least
aware of it before"
Yes; we started from Hampstead,
where he told us he was living the last
| time we saw him. He had been a sort of
| odd man about one of the inns there. but
he had disappeared months before"
IAN Irishman. by his NAME" observed
return to his own country. / presume
| you know where he was born?"
"Oh. yes he comes from Mallow in
the County of Cork. and of course that
was one of the first places in which we
sought for him: but we could find no
| trace whatever OF him in those parts.
You are aware. Mr.. Pegram. how large
the interest is | have in his discovery"
Alive" rejoined Mr.. Pegram senten-
| tiously.
"Well. certainly" replied Miss Cater
ham with a smile, both for his own sake
and mine. Mr. Carbuckle has no doubt
put YOU in possession of all requisite
| particulars connected with the case"
'E scuse me. Miss Caterham.' inter
rupted Mr.. Pegram. "but | should like
| to gather all the details of this affair
from your own lips. Now. will you kind
| ly answer the questions : am about to
| put to you?" and Mr.. Robert Pegran
proceeded to cross-question his hostess
| in a manner that did much credit 10 his
| professional skill.
WHO was your visitor, Auntie?" OK
c:aimed Miss Chichester as she eEtere
| the drawing room.
THAT wss Mr. Carbuckle's youns
man." replied Miss Caterham. Hes not
of distinguished appearance, but ! fancy
| he is clever. The questions he asket
about poor Terence struck me as shrewc
and to the point. He knows now all W.