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Alger, Horatio, Jr.

"Cast Upon The Breakers"

These I was enabled to sell at a profit to smaller stores. This was not as profitable as it might have been to me, as I was obliged to pay Jasper a commission for his agency. Well, after a time it was ascertained that articles were missing, and search was made for the thief. Through a cunningly devised scheme of Jasper's the theft was ascribed to Rodney Ropes, a younger clerk, and he was discharged. Ropes was a fine young fellow, and I have always been sorry that he got into trouble through our agency, but there seeemed no help for it. It must rest on him or us. He protested his innocence, but was not believed. I wish to say now that he was absolutely innocent, and only Jasper and myself were to blame. If you doubt my statement I will call today, and you may confront me with Jasper. I desire that justice should be done.

Philip Carton.

? ? ? ? "Call Mr. Redwood," said the merchant, summoning a boy.

? ? ? ? In five minutes Mr. Redwood entered the office of his employer.

? ? ? ? "You sent for me, sir?"

? ? ? ? "Yes, Mr. Redwood; cast your eye over this letter."

? ? ? ? James Redwood read the letter, and his face showed the agitation he felt.

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Alger, Horatio, Jr.

"Cast Upon The Breakers"