Horatio Alger

“ When Frank returned at night, Mr. Wharton was already gone. John Wade and the housekeeper seated themselves in the library after dinner, and by their invitation our hero joined them.
"By the way, Frank," said John Wade, "did I ever show you this Russia leather pocketbook?" producing one from his pocket. ”

“ The two followed him upstairs, exulting wickedly in his discomfiture, which they had reason to forsee.
He handed his key to his artful enemy, and the latter bending over, opened the trunk, which contained all our hero's small possessions. ”

“ I never thought of accusing her," replied Frank.
"Mr. Wade," said the housekeeper, "I feel that it is my duty to insist upon search being made in my room."
"Do you make the same offer?" asked John Wade, turning to Frank.
"Yes, sir," answered our hero, proudly. "I wish you to satisfy yourself that I am not a thief. If you will come to my room at once, Mr. ”