Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-10
MONTPELIER, MAY 10, 1871.

and of a sister-in-aw to whom, he had promised
to think of your future prospects. was but too
happy to restore you to his esteem. Since that
time, you have behaved better, or, at least you
have appeared so to do. God knows whether
your conversation has been sincere. Your uncle
doubted it much'
WAS my uncle 80 unjust = exclaimed Algernon.
u hove had the greatest trouble to institute you
his heir.
The old fox has no, forgotten himself, thought
Algernon.
The notary continued. 'Anolher person was
also mainly influential in promoting your favor
with your uncle-your friend, Edward lngestrie.'
UmphV observed the heir, surliy, Il thank
him not
Now let us suppose that this testament is not
found, what will you do?
what shall do" answered the young man,
Il will enjoy my uncle's fortune
'Of course ; but you cannot think that your I'M
Gle would forget such persons as his servants, Tor
whom he always said that he would provide
If he had wished TINT, said Algernor, he
would have made The necessary provision
i must now tell you n secret, which, most like.
ly is news to you. Your uncle has childn
Come, SIR reioned AIgernon, jokingly, you
calunniae my uncle, your friend. How's this"
IL al, in earliest, SIR" replied MIR. Martin, an
! griy. -. by private and unfortunate marriage,
he became the father of Edward ingeslrie, as he
| has been named lie is an excellent young man,
though by his mothers fault banisIied the parental
roof until of late. Do you not mean to fulfil at
least this portion oil your uncle's ntentions?'
| Let TINT alone; my uncle would never have
committed himself so fur; have too much ven-
Grafton for his memory TO believe it
1t is n fact and can assure you that many a
time he has thought of instituling this son his alb
solute heir.
Nonsense | will hear no more, sir
u The notary Insisted on the will being produced
= a..
will? Perhaps, sir, you were expecting legacy
The notary cody replied No you are well
aware that am satisfied with what have and
do not covot more but for the sake OF your I'M
cles old servants, Of Edward, conduct yourself
honoraby; separate some fragments Of your rich
legacy. Be Just my friend and approaching
the death bed don't make me repent of what
promised YOU uucle. His intention was to leave
TO others fortune which lie was ut liberty to dis
pose Of as he liked; have culmed him; have
restored you to the favor which you had lost
now, fthe wi he not found DO for others what
they would have done for you or else shall be
obliged TO cXact Justice
Injecting to obey the notary, Algernon opened
! all the drawers OF the desk in which Mr.. Martin
suggested that the will ought to be found
You see, sin said Algernon, you must have
mistaken the meaning of my uncle, or he could
not have been conscious ut the time
You thyn certain, sir, that there is no
# will 2
. so it seems and you must no,c be OF the same
+ opinion
= we shall see,' said Mr.. Martin, 'opening the
door TO all The parties in the adjoining ROOM
, 1.-TWO years ago, MIR. Sloper made will, which ht
> deposited in my hands therein he disinherts his
nephew, and acknowledges young man of the
name of Edward Jngestre as his heir have d
rections TO enforce the execution of this will, I'M
:. less one of later date be found
y BY mere accident the nurse opened the win
dow through which Agernon had just viewed hi.
# Aocks, and Mr.. Martin perceived near it smal
Bit of paper, half burnt, on which he distinguish
, ed Mr. Slopers handwriting.
i 'Ahp remarked the good notary, Ills plain G.
!. nough. Let some one instantly post to town, anC
,. apprise Edward Ingestrie Of his good fortune
7rl1--ing, ,Iephson? 'Tis well you are ~
}. honest fellow, and to you will conide also an
T., other charge Here is my card; call at -
h and present it, and bring with you, at the SAINT
IS time, young lady, named Isabel Chesterfield -
r. Edward, if conjecture Alright, would have M
n objection for her as companion on a much iOnge
journey than this?