Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-01-31

reiinqulsueu all claims to IL now
When / accepted the bequest, I was
under the impression that no living
heir existed. / learned to-day that
distant cousin-a woman-is alive.
although my lawyer tells me, in ig
norance of her relationship to The
ron Mortimer. OF course | shall
transfer the property to her immedi-
ately."
''But, Philip, the will has made it
legally yours?"
Legally, it has; but Edith, could
1 reconcile it to my ideas of truth
and homer to avail myself of old
Mortimer's fanciful freak, at this
wonan's expense2 / might take the
boarded wealth, but / should never
respect myself again, could dream
of legally defrauding the rightful heir.
Nay, dearest, I may lose name and
wealth, but | would rather die than
suffer single stain on my honor as
Christian gentleman"
''You have done right, Philip," said
Edith, with sparkling eyes. "We
will wait and hope on, happy in low
ing one another more dearly than
ever. But who is she? what is her
name?
-''That's just what / didn't stop to
inquire. l will write again to my
lawyer to ask. these questions, and to
direct that deed of conveyance be
instantly made cut, and then, dar-
ling
His lips quivered moment-yet
he manfully completed the bitter
sentence:
"THen I will begin the battle of
life over again"
And Edith's loving eyes told him
what she thought of his noble self
sweet testimonial
"Hemr' said DR.. WYllis, polishing
his eye glasses magisterially with
silk pocket-handkerchief:-
Il didn't suppose the young fellow
had SO much stamina about him--a
very honorable thing to do. Edith,
have never felt certain about Phil.
Acres being worthy of you be-
lore"
"Papa?"
'Bpt my mind is made up now
When is he ceming again?"
This evening, SIR" faltered
Edith, the violet eyes softly droop-
ng.
Tell him, Edith, that he may
AVE you next Wednesday, just the
anne as ever! And as for the law
'racticing-why there's time enough
or that afterwards. Child, don't
Triangle me with ycur kisses-keep
I'm for Phil"
He looked after his daughter with
yes that were strangely dim.
''Tried--and not found wanting"
e muttered indistinctly.
The perfume of orange blossoms
ad died away, the glimmer Of pearls
nd satin were hidden in velvet cask-
IS and travelling trunks--and Mr.. {
nd Mrs. Acre, old married people
full weeks duration, were driy- I
lg along the shores Of the Hadson
| the amber glow of glorious June
lnnet. {
"Hallo! which way is Thomas GO {
g?" said Philip, leaning from the b
indow, as the carriage turned out e
the shore road. d
81 told him the direction to take, a
bill, said Edith, with bright, spark O
NC eyes. Let me have my own "
ay just for once. We are going to h
II new home" h
"Are WEI" said Phil, with conf b
j grimace. ''It is to be love in Ii
'ttage, 1 suppose?" "
"Wait until you see, sir" said r,
rs. Acre, pursing up her little rose B
Id of a mouth. And Philip swat J
|" duteeusly.
"Where are we!' he asked, in as
when the carriage drew
} in front of stately pillared por-
20 which seemed not entirely unfa- e
iliar to him. "Surely this is Nor a
ner Placer u
81 shouldn't be surprised if it L
as!" said DR.. Wyllis, emerging .
om the door way. s'Walk in my a
"; come, Edith! Well how do you
re the looks of your new homer h
"Our new homel" repeated Phil f.
81 do not understand you, sir" II
"Why l mean that your little wife, n n
'nder, is the sole surviving relative q
Theron Mortimer, although she
ver knew it until this morning
er mother was old Mortimer's b
usin, but some absurd quarrel had fs
used a total cessation of inter W
urse between the two branches of b.
e family. Twas aware OF the facts, 50
afong, bat wasn't sorry to avail m
7self of the opportunity of seeing 81
lat kind of stuff yeu were made al
Phil. Acre! And now, as the deed yt
conveyance isn't made out yet,
MT suppose your lawyer need he
,uble himself about it. The heir be
won't quarrel with you, I'll be M
undl at
Philip Acres cheek flushed, and 81
IN grew pale with strong, hidden .S
otion, as he looked at his fair ba
'e standing beside him, where the M
lset turned her bright bair to coils
shining gold and thought hew
srringly the hand of Providence on
| Strengthened out the tangled wa
b Of his destiny. fol
)ut of the darkness had come th'
ut! I'M
els
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