The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-02

strong arms and brawling tongues below,
that cannot contend against
Never mind that said the solicitor,
it is your duty 10 attend at the same time.
tell you to have no expectations
saw Mr.. Shaw try 10 slip some money
into her hand, and | saw crimson flush
come over her face as she said. we can
still work. and then fearing that she had
been harsh to one who wished to be kind,
she shook his hand in both of hers, and
said, God bless you, sir, | thank you
from my heart
Bang, bang !! came to the door OF the
chambers, minute after Mary left, and
upon its being opened, man of about
five or six and thirty made his appearance.
Something advantageous ! he gasped,
for he was out Of breath, 'What--what is
it? Good God, don't let anybody else
have it. I'm his youngest brother-give
it 10 me-
IF you will attend here at twelve on
Monday, the will will be read
Bang, bang, bang
I'm thoroughly beseiged, said Mr.
Shaw. 'Now madam, who are your
Something advantageous screamed
notwithstanding woman. 'l'm rela
tive-what is it-come on my dears.-
Here's my five daughters and my baby
come along
BE off with you,' cried the youngest
brother.
Did you speak io me you wretch, said
the lady. and she planted blow in his
= f,ce that made him reel. Take that, !
know you are a sneaking hound. you used
10 be called the chimpanZee in the family,
YOU poor scorched up bundle of cats
e meat
$ Several more arrivals took place, and
poor Mr.. Shaw was fairly bewildered.--
Sounds of contention arose on the
staircase. Shrieks from family combats
4 came upon our ears, and finally, adyl'
sed MIR. Shaw to paste placard on the
n outer door Of his office, on which was
70 wrilten-
~ ~ The will of Mr.. Jordon will be reac
4 l. here on Monday next, at twelve o'clock
precisely.
The riot gradually subsidized. Th'
i, i, evening came on, and all the relations o
,n ,a the deceased had been gone. MIR. Shav
y ! and supped together, and | promised t
~ be with him punctuaIly at twelve o'cloc
:: on Monday, for | was as curious as any
body could be to hear the will read an
= at all events, anticipating bustling seen
u, u upon the occasion. ! was not doomed t
" be disappointed,
1t is a habit Of mine rather to be 10
y, early than to be too late, and in the pres
- - ent instance found it most useful one
'0' for really almost doubt if should haV
=, got into the chambers of Mr.. Shaw at
y 4 if | had been later than was.
had fairly to push Mrs. Mary Graz
than in, despite vigorous opposition
bo and man stopped my own entrance CT.
od ing
W who are you? What relation al
sb you? 49,,
OH His grandmother's uncle, said |. 'ar
,,o if you don't make way, III pull the no.
Of off your face
VI Ii was we'll that MIR. Shaw occupit
,ou very spacious chambers, or otherwise
No. ~. could not have accommodated one-haIt
w. the persons who came 10 the reading
ono The will, and never in all my life did
u see such malignant looks pass from Of
L., to the other as shot from the eyes oil t
, :, relations. 1t was a most pitlIul pctu
nd of human nature.
"o, ror Ladies and gentleman said n
" Shaw, 'ahem ahemF !
There was deathli like stiffness.
"' Ladies and gentlemen, am comm
stoned 10 read TO you lhe--the--wl
W. shall call it? it is hardly a will--of
a. late Mr.. Jordon. No, it certainly out
'"' not TO be called will for a will. prope
" speaking, is a testamentary---
.;,o. Read, read, read 7 cried doz
how voices.
NJ" We'll, ladies and gentlemen. am g
,bo to see you are all in respectable mou
he'd ing 49,. :,
"'N Except one, said the younger broth
~, there's his Mary, that he was so fond
.o,, o'a Oh, dear me. she only comes for what
can get
Mrs. Grantham burst into tears
HoS %us' There was a little shabby piece OF b!
~, Grape upon her arm, and another u
" the arm oi her child
=, :. Il could not she said, Il could not
~ ~ more. God help mel had not the met
u, y, .. Read, read cried all the voices.
" " 90 30 .Ahem, said Mr.. Shaw, reading
am .,o,' a. John James Jordon, being very poor,
~ ~ having in vain called upon every rela
,o'ne | have in the world for assistance,
Ivy found none, have TO state that my Ii
NV was filled with bitterness and unchal
go. bleness towards them. But still 4
INV they are not dead to all feeling; and
:, being my last will and testament. ! dc
mary that nv debts, amounting 10 the SUI
not II ono pound, three shilings and
ocate pence, Lc paid forthwith, out of my es
ihs, nv funeral be strictly private
God Barnes churchyard, where | last pa
God, with one whom loved, but who has
ngues abroad, | am told : and to that one o
lie relations who will erect tombstor
carried beoueath--'
'er'- .Hark will you9' cried one be
ana Co on--yes, yes. Oh! you wr
'houlo where's your feelingl Go 10 the
; con- Really, ladies and gentleman, S
... this is most indecorous.
Il bequeath,' continued Mr.. Shaw
source dying blessing and forgiveness -,
was Mr.. Shaw then folded up the will