The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-05-25

To return to the chamber of death.
There was knock. Agernon hastily shut up
the desk, replaced the keys under his uncles pill
low and opened the door. 1t was Mr. Martin who
came once more to look at his deceased friend, and
give some instructions to the heir.
q am very sorry to YOU here alone, MIR Al
gernon; but toe be You one OF tho parties
most interested.
'Onc of the partes9' said Algernon, eagerly.
yes! One of the partics,' answered the notary
with piercing look. 'You will find will
Quito possible answered. AIgernon. ..
''ris certain, for Mr. sioper told me so last night
few hours before his DEATH
Then it will be found added the heir.
1T is in that deslt SAID the notary pointing, 'and
your duty Mr. Algernon, is to enforce its being
looked for directly. All the servants must be pres
en..'
do what you think proper rejoined the neph-
The people in the house were called; the keys
were withdrawn from under the pillow, the desk
was opened, and The search, of course, was of no
avail whatever. The old notary, ordering every
body out, remained with Algernon.
1T is impossible said he, that there should be
no will, for your uncle engaged before me 10 make
ono, and he assured me, yesterday, that he had
kept his word
DO you suspect my honor, sir?'
It is very strange that you should have been
found here alone; but do not suspect any body
honor, said the notary; nevertheless, listen tn me
Your youth has been dissipated; your uncle DEEM
ed il vicious. Many time you deserved the
wrath of one, 10 whom, though you expected for
tune, your conduct was such, two years ago, thai
yen were expelled his house! lie would have dis
Inherited you, burei@remonstrated that you were
the only son whom he loved, and of sister in law
to whom he had promised to think of yonr future
prospects was but too happy To restore yon "a
his esteem. Since that time, you behaved better
or at least you have appeared so to do. God knows
whether your conversion has been sincere You
uncle doubted it much
syyas my uncle so unjusR' Exclaimed Alger
non
his heir
| Algernon.
mainly influential in promoting your favor will
| vour uncje-your friend, Edward Ingestrie.'
tJJmph!' observed The heir surlily, Il thank HIN
not'
sNow le; suppose this testament is not found
what will you do''
tVVhat shaitI dor answered the young man, 8
will enjoy my,uncle's fortune
! .Of course. but you cannot think that your uncl
would forget such persons as his servants, to
whom ne always said that he would provide.
sIfhe had wished that said Algernon, 'he woul
have made tho necessary provision
q must now tell you secret, which, most Liz
", is news to you Your uncle has child
sCome, sir, rejoined AIgernon, jokingiy, yo
calumniate my uncle, your friend 'Hows this!'
\ Il am in earnest, sir, replied Mr. Martin ,angril,
y sBy private and unfortunate marriage he BEGAN
the father OF Edward lngestre, as he has bee
named; he is an excellent young man, though, D
his mothers fault, Vanished the parental ROOF unit
of late Do you not mean to fulfill atleast that PC
ton Of your uncle's intentions''
Let that alone; my uncle would never hav
u committed himself so far; have to much vener
r tion for his memory to believe it!'
1T is fact; and assure you that many
time lie has thought Of institut'ns this son ms abs
lutte heir
Nonsense! I will hear no more SIT!
The notary insisted the will being produced
.'rhe viii! said he, sthe will! where Is the VIII
, Perhaps, sir, you are expecting legacy
! The notary cooliy replied, mo; you are well
ware thar I am satisfied with what nave, and d
not covet more; but for the SAKE VI S""' f'o'''
II old servants of Edward, conduct yourseh h"nori
> bly Sc para,e SOME fragments oiyour r'ch lesac.
Be lust my FRIEND. and approaching tpe death be
ri -s5on', make me repent of what promised yo'
,ncye His Intention was to leave to others foI
time which he was ut liberty to dispose ct as =
| rLI 7 h,yo o,tmed him: have restored yon
/ the favor which yon bad lost; now' INC wa I
not found, do for others what ."eY w''" nav
done for you, else SHAH pc "o''geo I" eA"c' j.
n tice. t. -
A f5se,;n, to obey the notary, Algernon opene
IN he ,,,atyers nj the desk, in which Mr. Mart
. .,,,es,ed that the will ought be found.
sYou sec, sir, said A'gcrnon, you @Hs' nav