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Observer, Volume 2, Issue 37, 28 May 1881, Page 397

Well, "love took up the glass of time, etc.," and all went well for a month or two, when, to the great annoyance of the Puplrins family, "clear Mr. Mauleverer " was transferred to the Christclmrch branch of the bank. The parting between the lovers was most touching, however Mauleverer promised to write regularly, and he

kept his word faithfully. Every steamer brought Eliza Jane a letter full of love and affection, and, we need scarcely say, she replied equally fondly. This went on for about three months, when suddenly (no one knew how) it leaked out that there was "something wrong." The manager of the Bank of sent for Mr. Pupkins one morning, and when he came back the clerks said he was as white as a sheet. By and bye he asked for D. and told him Mauleverer was coming North. "Some money has been missed, and there is to be an enquiry." D., met the steamer by which Mauleverer came up, and went with his friend to the " Star," where he put up for the night. ' Mauly ' was in excellent spirits, and pooh pophed the idea of the money loss. ' ' I shall put it allright directly I see the manager," he said, laughing.