MARION'S UNCLE.

A Case for the Detectives

By SYLVANUS COBB, Jun.

CHAPTER VII

STRANGE CHEQUES,

•What is the trouble, Mv Renwick? Do you miss anything V said Uncle Stephen. •Do I miss anything V the clerk re peatedj with a look and in a manner which surprised the two younger men; but ifc did not appear to surprise Stephen Wilmot. He knew very well that the man Was acting—that he had been aware from the outset exactly what was missing from the strong box. By some means he knew, as J well as did Vernon and Singleton, that some body had&een inside that vault, since Saturday Slight. But he would not betray his knowledge at present. ' Do I miss anything V repeated the confidential clerk a second time. * Good heavens, sir ! there have been bonds to the amount of nearly a—a— bonds, sir, representing a large sum taken from the treasure-box!'

' How taken ?—When taken ?—By whom?' asked Stephen, with a! look into ' Ren wick's face which plainly signified : ' You ought to know.' ' Indeed, sir,' the clerk replied, still pale and trembling, with the look of one who had himself met with the loss, • that I cannot tell you. I only know that they were here Saturday after noon.' ' Were they government bonds V ' Yes, sir.' 1 Of what description ?' * Seven - Thirties and fen-Forties. Mr Wilmot was among the original subscribers to both of those loans.' • And what was the amount f Eenwick hesitated. It was hard to determine whether he was trying to remember, or whether he objected to telling. He certainly must have known. ' Mr Eenwick ! Surely, sir, you were knowing to every item of that de scription. What was the amount of these bonds—their face value f

'It would be difficult to say, sir, what {hey were worth. They were quoted below par last week—at ninety live, I think.'

'I asked you, Mr Ren wick, what was their face value.'

'Ah ! Excuse me^ dear sir. Yes, ye 3, their face value.—Well, sir, as I remember* there were very nearly a million of dollars.'

' Weren't there a million and a half?'

Eenwick hesitated again; but finally acknowledged that there might have been somewhere near a million and a half.

' Well,' said the old gentleman, ap peartag to be not a particle disturbed, 'government bonds can be easily traced, Let us have a look at—'

'Easily traced!' broke in Jasper, "with a touch of indignation. ' That depends, sir, on what has become oi them.'

' You surely don't think they could have been stolen V

'Why—as for that, it is hard to say,' floundered the clerk, evidently feeling very uncomfortable. 'It is very clear that they are gone.'

'Mr Eenwick! You do hot answer me,' said Stephen,, with a straight, searching look into the other's face. '.I asked you if you thought those bonds could have been stolen.'

' Certainly hot by anybody outside of the bank, sir,' was the answer, some what spitefully given.

' What do you mean by that ? Do you think anyone inside the bank took them V

1 Yes, sir! Ido !' the man fairly screamed. ' I think Matthew Wilmot himself took them!'

' Oho ! you are there,' are you ? Well, well, if their lawful owner took them, they must be safe.'

' Aye; but that depends very much upon what he did with them. If he sent them on the same road that cer tain other property was sent on, it may puzzle you to find 'em •' 'Mr Eenwick, you are becoming mysterious. Suppose we let the bonds rest for the present, and take a look at those cheques of which you spoke. Four of them, I think you said there

were/

' Yes, sir, four of them,' responded the cleric, ' arid here they are.' As he spoke he put his hand into the com partment which we have seen the younger clerks examining, and drew forth a packet of cancelled cheques— cheques which Matthew Wilmot had signed during the two weeks last past, on the various banks and bankers with whom he had dealings.

The four cheques of which he had epoken lay on the top of the file. Mr Wilmot took them and ran his eyes over their faces. They were signed ' Matt. Wilmot '—the form the banker had used in making his signature—and bore the same signature on their backs. They were each for twenty-five thousand dollars, on four different banks, pay able to the maker's own order.

'One hundred thousand dollars!' said Stephen Wilmot, as though speak ing with himself. \A. large sum, truly. Have these cheques been cashed V he asked, looking up into Jasper's face. | Don't, you see the cancel-3tamp of the banks on them, sir?' the latter answered, seeming to pity the poor old mali for liis ignorance. 'Yes, I see,' thd poor old man said, looking again at the cheques, ' But,' he added very quietly, \ considering how easy a thing ifc ii to forge a man's signature, I didn't know but that can celling marks ini&hb be forged «i

Eenwick caught his bfQath", anil his lips turned white ; but he quickly re covered himself.

' I trust, sir,' he said, as soon as the spasm had passed, ' you do nob mean to insinuate that the signatures, on these papers could have been forged.' * My dear man,' cried Uncle Stephen, in his blandest tones, ' I would not in sinuate anything. Bless you!—no. Yet I can conceive of nothing in the way of forgery in these troublesome times which is impossible. I know that my own name has been foi'ged more than once, and, of course, it is within the bounds of possibility that there has been forgery in the present case. You did not ace these cheques made, I presume f ' No, sir. How could I, after what I have told you V 'To be sure ; you could not. Nor do I suppose you saw them cashed.' ' Certainly not.' 'Have you any idea who drew the money V 'Have I any idea?' iterated the clerk, with his dark brows woiidrously eU vated. ' "Who could have drawn it if the maker did not V To whom else would such sums have been paid with out inquiry at our bank 1 Your brother drew the money, sir. You will see the cheques are dated the 4th Wednesday. On that day we stal — paid out more than half a million over our own counter, and I made cheques payable at other banks to the amount of two or three hundred thousand. It was a busy day. The cheques which I made I took to Mr Wilmot for his signature, and he kept them. He said he Avas going but, and he could get the cash as well as not. A few of them, however, I took back when he had signed them, as they Were for cus tomers who were Waiting for them. I would suggest, sirj that further infor mation may be obtained by referring to your brother's private cheque-book. The stubs may indicate for what the cheques were drawn/ ' That is so,' nodded Stephen Wil mot, whereupon the party repaired at once to the inner office. Eenwick pointed out the place where the late banker had been wont to keep the book they sought. Stephen had the keys—he had, in fact, all the keys his brother had been required to use—and the desk was quickly opened, and the cheque-book brought forth. The four cancelled cheques in Stephen Wilmot's hand had been the last torn from the book. The stubs were intact, bearing record of the amount drawn—twenty-five thousand dollars each—and below that state ment was the word ' special ' and that was all that appeared to indicate the purpose for which the hundred thousand dollars had been drawn from the funds of the bank. The old gentleman finally closed the book and put it back where he had found it, and then turned to the confidential clerk.

'Mr Eenwick, I wish you would take these cheques and go with them to the banks where they were cashed, and see what you can make of it. Of course, they will give you all the explanation in their power to give. Let me hope that you will be guarded in your speech. Speak no word that can lead them to think we suspect anything out of the way. With regard to the circumstances attending my brother's death—for they will certainly have many questions to ask --youf own judgment—your own good heart—will lead you to give no possible ground for scandal. Tell them simply what Dr. Vanwert says— it Was heart-complaint. You will please me in that, I know.' ' Yes, sir,' returned the clerk* with a low bow; 'and be sure I shall please myself at the same time. Ah ! the reputation of my late master—God bless his memory !—is as dear to me as it can be to anybody living.' At this point he drew forth a dingy, tattered bandana and wiped his eyes. Pre sently he added : ' If I am asked con cerning the future of the bank, what shall I say V ' You will simply say that tho busi ness will go on as usual, and for the present, in the interest of Miss Marion Wilmot.'

Eenwick looked uneasy. A keen observer would have said that he was afraid of the calm, good-natured old man who thus confidently talced of continuing the business of the bank. But he made no remark. He took the four cheques and put them into his pocket-book, then went out and put on his hat, and left the place. When Mr Wilmot had heard the outer door opened and shut, lie went and looked out into the hall to make sure the messenger had left the build ing. As he came back he closed the door of the banking-room behind him, and turned the key in the lock; then he faced about and met the gaze Of the two young clerks.

' Well, boys, what do you think of the situation f

The pair looked at hitn, and then looked upon each other, Walter Ver non was the first to answer :

' What do you think, sir V

' That is hardly fair,' returned the old man, with a quiet smile. 'You have been here alongtime. You know all the ways of the bank, and you knew Matthew Wilmot; and you know Jasper Eenwick, also. Tell me, honestly, what you think about it. You must have made up your minds to something. You saw those four cheques; you saw where they were found, and you saw the stubs in Matthew's books; and, further, you have heard Renwick's explanations and revelations.'

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, ; 1887.

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TO The electors of eden. GSNTCEMENi'r I am a Candidate for the honour of represent ing your district in the new Par! foment, and will continue to address you at tho various ccnlre 3 throughout the district. Tho dates and places of meetings will be duly advertised. AIfKEN CONNELL. rTilr ele"c ioratb. Mi- MITCHELSON Will address tho Electors of Eden as follows:— In the School-houBP. THREE KINGS, oh MONDAY EVENING, tho 29th instant, at S o'clock. In the School-house. WAIKOajITL on 'riJESDA.Y EVENING, the 30th mst., at 7 o'clock. Iti tho School-house, TITIBANGI. on SATURDAY, tho 3rd September, at 2.30 p.m. „______ - -DARNELL ELECTORATE. MR SEYMOUR THORNE GEORGE Will address THE ELECTORS OF PARNEIL In tho NEWMARKET HALL, THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING At Eight o'Clock. T 0 THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND NORTH. Gentlemen.—l have the honour to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. I SHALL CEBTAINLY 00 TO THK POLL FOB Auckland Kokth. and. if you are pleased to elect me as your representative, will d© every thing in my power to promote the interests of the colony generally and of your district in particular. . .' Very faithfully yours, SAMUEL VAILE. mO THE ELECTORS OF NEWTON; Gentlemen,— Having received a numerously-signed and representative requisition desiring me to Btand as a candidate for your district, I hare much pleasure in accepting the invitation. I ani, Yours truly, EDWD. WITHY. E. W. can be seen by any Elector at his Committee Room, St. George's Hall, Gr«at North Itoad, on Wednesdays from 7 to 7.30 p.m. TO THE ELECTORS OF WAITEMATA. Gentlemen,— At tho request of a number of the Electors, I offer myself as a Candidate to represent the Electoral District of Waitemata in the General Assembly. I will take an early opportunity of addressing you at Devonport. Your obedient servant, READER WOOD. mO THE ELECTORS OF EDEN. I tfave pleasure in offering myself as a Candidate for your electorate, and will, at an early date, do myself the honour of addressing you on political matters, EDWIN MITCHELSON. Auckland. 30th June. 1887. mO THE ELECTORS OK AUCKLAND NORTH* Gentlemen, I respectfully beg to offer myself for Re election to Represent your Dhitrict in tho House of Representatives. Yours faithfully, T. THOMPSON. June 19,1557. Biasness Notices. \ tr s E \nLOSE bros: <RP\ BLENDS OS 1 Ato» / \ fl / PER LB. \(HijS \ Pronounced the best value\ in Auckland. \ Tji DG A R AND r\ 0., DYERS, established 1864. Still Dtting to Live and Living to Dye. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel Geaned, Renewed, or Dyed any colour. Damask Curtains or Table Covers Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed. Feathers and Gloves Cleaned and Dyed any shade. Lace or other Curtains Bleached or Dyed. - EDGAR, Dyer, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, And RICH MOND, COX'S CREEK. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, as the owner m«et leaVe for England, a really goodfarruof 233 acres, 130 acres of it in «ra*9 and fenced part with thorn hedges, and the balance in bush; orchard, house, and building*; and a very low price will be taken.-Apnly to JohnSoppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen



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