Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-08-23
CLEARFIELD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST %, 1854.

s.Broke his fiddlcstick,' . said the fat woman.
ssHe was fifty when he died. e9
/ ssBroke his heart for ne,'' asked the poor
looking woman with the child. ssGood God,
do live to hear that %
s.You had better go up to the solicitor at
oncc,'' whispered /. ssCome, I will show you
! his door, fiat J r.
81 made 4 way for her through the crowd OF
persons, and we soon reached the chamber.
ssHere is another of Mr.. Jordan's relations
Mr. Shaw said I. 81 find that you have had
quite a levee.''
81 have, indeed, doctor. You must come
at twelve O'Clock next Monday, madam, when
the Will of Mr.. Jordan will be read by me to
| all around.''
.sI thank you sir.'' She was about to leave
the chamber when interposed.
ssPardon me, madam.'' / said. ssBut as i
was the only person with Mr.. Jordan at the
time of his decease, wish to ask You a ques-
ton. IF mistake not, your pane the
last that passed his lips. ssMary, my Mary
he said. ssGod knows that loved you,''
She sank into chair and burst into tears.
ssYou then,'' l added, ssare the Mary whom
/ he loved. All, why did you not, if you can
weep for him now, reciprocate the passion ?''
81 did love him. she cried. ssGod knows
how loved him. But evil tongues came be-
tween us, and we were separated. He was
maligned to me, and l was wearicd by entrea-
| ties and tears until | married another. She
who had turned me from him, and severed two
hearts that would and should have been all the
world to each other, confessed the sin upon
| her death-bed.''
| s.Who was it ?'' said Mr. Shaw
ellis mother, From no other source could
I have believed the tales that was told. But
/ did not then know enough of the world to
| think that there were mothers who could ma
| lign their own children. Viewer separated
my husband died, leaving me that last little
| one of many. We are very, very poor-no
one will help us-an acquaintance showed me
the advertisement, and urged me to come-it
was false hope. But I find that there are
| strong arms and brawling tongues below, that
l cannot contend against
1<N-~.-e-
| is my duty to read the viii on Monday, and
| as relation, it is your duty to attend at the
same time. tell you to have no cxpecta-
| tions.''
| saw Mr.. Shaw try to slip some money into
her hand, and saw crimson flush came over
! her face as she said, eve 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 ssGod bless you sir; I
thank you from my heart
| .ssBapg, bang came to the door of the cham
Der, minute after Mary left, and upon. its be-
| ing opened man of about five or six and
! thirty made his appearance. -,.s4
.Something advantageo he gasped for
he was out of breath s'what is ita-give it
me, give it me How much Good God,
don t let any body else have it. I'm his young
est brother-giye it me.' adi sjo.1
| ssIf you will attend here at twelve on Mon
] day, the will will be read.'' sf,tl.f.. 81. gyf.
! Bang, bang, bang rl f san, saf2 1s,tsis
"I'm thoroughly besieged,'' said Mr.. Shaw.
Snow madame. WHO are you ~ s,f3.alasa
/ ssSomething advantageous screamed a
masculine looking woman. I'm relative
/ what is it--come onmy 6ears. Here's my five
/ dear daughters and my baby--come along,''
esBe off with you,' cried the younger broth
/
ssDid you speak to me, you wretch,' said
the lady, and she planted blow in his face
that made him reel again. s.Take that; l
1 know you are a sneaking hound, you used to
/ be called the chimpanzee in the family, You
poor scorned uplooking bundle of cat s meat -
+ Several more arrivals now took place, and
poor Mr.. Shaw was fairly be'xildered. Sounds
/ of contention arose on the staircase. .ai Shrieks
from family combatants came upon our ears.
and finally, advised Mr.. Shaw to place pia-
licart!. nthe outer door of his vffice, on which
was written, '.''' ~ s'5
/ :, ssThc will of Mr.. Jordan will be read here on
Monday next, at twelve O'Clock precisely.
The riot gradually > subsidized. the even
came on, and all the relations of the deceased
had gone. Mr.. Shaw and / supped to-
1 gether, and promised to be with him pune
tually at - O'Clock on Monday, for l was GU
rious as anybody could be to hear the willread.
and at all events anticipating a bustling scene
upon the OCCASION. l was not doomed to be
disappointed. aia4f s5ls5.sil 5s..o.,oa -
/
1t is habit of mine rather to- be, too early
than to, be too late, and in the present instance
| found it most useful one, for really almost
doubt if j should have got into the chamber
of Mr.. Shaw. at all if had been later than
was l had fairly TO push Mrs. Mary Gran
| than in despite vigorous opposition, and a
man stopped my own entrance, crying,
ssWho are you what relation are you ~
Ellis grandfatheris nncle,'' said l., sand il
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