The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02

When the day appointed came round
Anderson and Lowering met In the lob
by Of a New York hotel.
WELL" said Lowering, what do you
known
Il know that certain lady on whom
Pierson has long been sweet is In the
city, Therefore 1t Is probable that Pier
son himself is not far off, though he's
not SO thick with her as he was
"You mean since you broke up the in
timacy between them"
well, that's about it."
How could you, crook, prejudice a
lady against a gentleman
1--WE never been In scheme like this
before. belong to good family"
well, never mind your family. What
have you found out about Pierson's
bank balanceT
he had over $4,000 in bank yester-
day"
How did you find it outT
I'm In with one of the bookkeepers."
"Ah! You are! Well, did you get one
of the banks blank checksT'
Eyes. Here 1t Is"
he produced his pocketbook and took
out several blank checks. "The only
risk" he said, is this-Pierson's checks
have printed numbers on them. The
teller may notice this is not numbered"
'I'n fix that by calling for one Of the
banks checks and signing 1t right there
before him."
"Goodl never thought of that. Then
you can pay me my share, and he'll
think you drew the money for a special
purpose"
The same afternoon the two men en-
tered the bank where Pierson kept his
account Lowering went to the paying
teller's window and said.
Goodwin, give me blank check. l
want some money"
IAN right Mr.. Person" And he
handed the bit Of paper through the
window.
Lowering took 1t to q shelf where
were writing materials and wrote the
check and signed It with as firm hand
as If be were drawing his own money.
you're a cool one" said Anderson,
who was trembling nike leaf.
lowering presented the check and
asked for the money In $500 |. s. The
two men waited till the sum was
counted, then received 1t through the
teller's window.
As they left the bank Anderson drew
Q long breath "You did that splendid
~" be said 'How could you keep
your nerveY'
IAN honest mans nerve Is never
strained by his conscience" replied the
other. Il drew my own money"
What do you meant" asked Ander-
son, starting.
II am Richard Pierson, the man
whom your lying tongue separated
from Virginia MARYLAND. You needn't
shiver; you are In no danger. have
simply got you down In black and
white that You are swindler. How you
ever fooled a lady Of Mrs. Markland's
good sense is a mystery to me, though
must admit you are as plausible a
rascal as ever met. Now 60 before I
kick you down these steps"
Anderson lost no time In obeyfng the
order. and Pferson, re-entering the
bank, deposited the money he had
drawn.
That evening he sent a card up to
Virginia MARYLAND, who was staying
at one of the uptown hotels On 1t was
written, Il have an explanation to
make" he met the lady In her parlor,
but was coldly received
ut Is only recently" he said, "that
by accident have discovered who
poisoned you against me. confess
that am astonished at your having
listened to q man who should be In
state prison"
ITO whom do you referT'
Mark Anderson"
"Mr. Anderson is a gentleman"
IF you think so read this"
He drew the contract by which he
and Anderson were to obtain money
by forgery. Then be told the story Of
how he acquired it.
The lady admitted that without this
written evidence she would not have
believed that one she had long honored
with her friendship could be a COM
mon swindler. She asked forgiveness
and was forgiven.