"You must write out a confession of your guilt, which I shall put among my private papers, and not make public unless necessary, and in addition you must make over to me property to the amount of ten thousand dollars. It will not make up my losses, but I will accept it as restitution in full."
Against this James Haynes most strongly protested, alleging that the sum demanded was far beyond the amount of his purloinings; but finally he yielded, being privately resolved to make his brother-in-law pay one-half of the forfeiture.
"You will leave my service at the end of the week, Mr. Haynes," said his employer, "and during next week you must attend to the transfer."
"How did he find out?" said Haynes to himself, as with grave face he went about the duties of the place he was so soon to leave. "If I could find out, I would have my revenge."
CHAPTER XXIV.
AN OPEN ENEMY.
Frank remained with Mr. Hartley till the guilty clerk left the establishment. This was at the special request of the merchant, who did not care to let Mr. Haynes suspect who had been instrumental in bringing his guilt to light.
"I suppose you have no further use for me, now, Mr. Hartley?" said the telegraph boy.
"Not at present, Frank," said his employer, kindly.