The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-02-17

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slssance anf procured smploym~ns
with total Strangers"
eflut Nc Randall bessn the girl
Tho Esther continued
Il fhlnk yoa afe wrong. NJ. Ran
dan understand perfectly the spifit
which prompts ron 70 take this stand
sell, I think you are wrong Won't
you lei me explain fniIyT'
with pleasure. sir"
4 "Flrst we know or think We know
the one thing against you We ~.
fieve, while knowing this, that yoo
are Trustworthy. an the president
Of fhe Fourth National bank Of Spring
field"
Springfield, Massachusetts, ex
claimed Valentine excitcdIy and turn
ing away his face 10 hide the signs Of
the shock the name gave him.
mo; Illinois," responded the banker
A relieved expression came over Val
entlnc's fneo.
IL own 30 per cent Of the stock. M
. daughter 40" resumed the banker. u
is her wish, to which l assent. that
$ tnke you into tho bank as an en-
Q ployee."
Valentine could hardly believe tina
9 he was hearing Alright That a banl
Q err should offer newly released col
II Wet position In his establishmer
J, was astounding.
a But, Mr.. Lane be began protes
ingly. But Mr.. Lane again spoke.
y Zone moment, please. You will g
D a rather small salary to begin wit
but as you learn the business-l u
derstand you are an accountant"
II was for o time-yes, STR"
"That will make your advnncemel
rapid. presuming. of course Fl
banker raised his eyes significantly.
Il understand, SIR"
Rose leaned forward eagerly.
"And. don't you see, in a year
two she began, but her father
terrupted.
"And this also I wish you to co
slider, Mr.. Randall: In this positl'
your past cannot affect you. | me-
by that, since we know all, only 70
future concerns US"
"You are very generous, but
Rose again addressed Valentine.
wont you in some way allow
the chance to repay the kindness =
once did me7 want you to con
You acceptT
The other considered for a momel
Finally he made up his mind.
with the deepest thanks" he
piled feellngly.
eve are leaving now l shall
pect you to report whenT asked
father
within week."
THAT is entirely satisfactory"
Rose arose with her father q
stepped close to Valentine. extendi
dainty gloved hand.
II shall look forward to seeing 20
she said In low voice.
The ex-prisoner gazed steadily i
her eyes.
II can only thank you." he m
red INJURED.
ct "Goodby, sir. until next wee
ow spoke the banker.
on Il shall try my best to make J
TOR glad of this" responded Valentine.
ma manner evidencing the gratefuln
no. that welled within him as well us
earnestness of his desire to build an
Tue the life that he had so nearly wreck
nS Father and daughter stepped to
entrance, leaving Jimmy valent
hit.