pators in the crime who outran the watchmen. Lathrop
was observed to throw away something in his flight. A
subsequent search discovered it to be a finely wrought mat of
curious construction, the handiwork of Miss B----, which
sufficiently identifies this one of the thieves with the
transaction. The other two were subsequently arrested and
held to bail in like amounts, but no part of the booty has
yet been recovered. From the promptness with which bail was
given, and the standing of the sureties, it would seem that
these burglars are not only men of property, but are
protected by men in high social position."

On reading the foregoing Mr. Burchard's indignation knew no bounds. He
blamed himself for not having recollected the existence of that
scurrilous journal, which now seemed more mean and contemptible than
ever. Those persons who understood how great a control Mr. Burchard
had over his passions could nevertheless see that an earthquake was
pent up in his bosom. He was almost beside himself with rage. When his
indignation had somewhat subsided his pride and high sense of honor
became equally disturbed. He feared that his guests of the previous
evening might hear of the matter, and identify Malcolm with George
Lathrop. Vexed almost beyond endurance, dejected and tormented almost
beyond the rallying-point, he went to his house bewildered, and threw
himself upon a lounge, and overcome by exhaustion fell asleep. When he
awoke it was evening. He rose from his couch, seated himself before a
bright wood fire, and looked intently into the coals. Snow was falling
softly upon the pavements till the tramp of passing travellers became
muffled and hushed. Maguire came into the library, and entered into
conversation with Mr. Burchard concerning the entertainment of the
previous evening, and finding that it was considered by him eminently
successful, begged Mr. Burchard to give him a certificate which would
secure him a similar place should anything ever occur by reason of
which he should relinquish his present position. Whereupon Mr.
Burchard turned to his writing-table and wrote as follows:

December, 1855.

This is to certify that M. Maguire has resided in my family
for eight years last past, and during all that period has
conducted himself with the most perfect propriety, and has
shown consummate skill as a kitchener, and in all matters