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CATCHING A THIEF A Burkes cashie rstory of a wrongful accusal
A Burke Bros. & Co cashier recounts a 5800 dollar deposit mishap blamed on cousin Henry Devon. With the help of his fiancée Katie, the couple traces the real thief, exposing Devon through an affidavit and a Bible hiding place, ending with his quiet exit and the couple's engagement intact.
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Charles B. Lewis
Burke Bros. & Co
Walter Burke
Burke
Henry Devon
Burkes
Devon
Walter Rourke
Katie
Toars
Harry Johnson
Vine Street
Slater
Treasury Note
Williams
Brother Henry
Henry