Bisbee daily review., 1911-12-17

man was almost gay. Look. MT, Frank" he said, while they were on the elevated turning the corner at Third street See. there IS Gertie s star. as she calls it. How beautiful the sky is to be sure
 The dinner was good; the glass of mild old port cheered Nathaniefs heart, but not as much as the prattle of the busy chatterer at his side. After dinner. for the hundredth time, he must tell the story of the frog who would a-wooing go" to the dane ing eyed little girl. Then the fragrant cigar, while Gertie was being put to bed. When the mother came down again Nathaniel must go to say goodnight" to his sleepy playmate. Into the dim little room, through the dainty blue and white door hangings, Nathaniel tiptoed softly. He knelt at the bedside, while a slumber-heayy voice said, Dear Tharris-papa calls you that, and so cGn I--dear Tharris, your Gertie loves you muchly; when she gets very big you will be her prince and wear a long, red coat. Kiss me, dear Jharris; 1 am awful sleepy
 
 the pleasant chat Of books As Ma thaniel passed into the street he thanked heaven for these kind friends.
 The time of the last obstinate trial balance had almost faded in Nathan ieTs mind. He was mounted on his high stool and did not notice the en- trance of the senior member of the firm.
 Harris" he heard, will you be so kind as 10 follow me into the private office AS Nathaniel entered the office he saw a look of fear on Stanley g face. 4 package lay open on Mfr. Sampson's desk, and somehow this manila covered parcel seemed famiL fear to Nathaniel
 Harris. will you take a seat?" said Mir. Sampson. Now" he continued. Harris, before speak of this import ant matter. [ desire to say that the firm has every confidence in you; the many years of service you have given this house has entitled you to our re spect"
 Nathaniel had never felt at ease with the head of the firm; added to this feeling. he had now a dread oi the mystery which seemed to hans in the air.
 MT. Sampson. gazing at the pack age, continued: Several months age Harris, you will remember that thie package was placed in the safe You will also recollect the entry made or your boOks-a ledger entry, placing sl0,O00 to the credit of my stock ac count These were negotiable secur ities and were placed in the private compartment of the safe. clearly re call that they were delivered to r,s f personally by the messenge: of Pom & Co who bought the bonds. ] counted these securities. in ten sl,00' l bonds, and replaced them iD the ma nilla cover Today ! open the pack ! age ana und-look for yourself. liar i ris
 Mechanically Nathaniel fingered tlI' i package; nothing bat a copy of ar | old aaily paper. On the cover, in th' stin handwriting of Ar. Sampson were the worda. "Ten One thousand ! Dollar Denver City School Bonds" | l seemed to the bockkeeper that h' could not speak; Stanley's face be
 came as pale as if carved in chalk
 At last Nathaniel managed to ask.
 You do not suspect any on tn thi office. MT. Sampson?"
 "I cannot ay that l suspect an. one, said Mir Sampson: but o ! course you should know about thii
 matter The firm, Mr. Harris. vii
 make a rigid. a very rigid. investlga | tion. we shall employ the best detec ! tive talent, and we know that we cal count on your aid.