The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-07-22
/" Let me see it. !"

himself with great effort. he grew sshy
pale as he read.
at reads 50, certainly, but can't under
stand it," He went to the desk. Here
is note my father made Of the circum-
stances, and it is the 2Sth, and he was a
very sure, methOdical man, and would not
be likely to make mistake that might be
fraught with very important and evil con.
sequences to him. believe" a sudden
suspicion coming into his mind, as he de-
tected lurking triumph in Squire Johns
eye, 81 believe there's some villainy about
this matter, and that you are at the bot
tom of il" he exclaimed excitedly, fixing
his eye firmly upon the lawyer, who
changed color in spite of himself
BE careful what you say, young man,
as you may get yourself into trouble,
he said apgrily.
"Yes, sir, believe that you are base
villain! | remember that you are the
lawyer who made out the mortgage at the
time, and know that you have been aching
years to get hold of this property. II
there is justice in law you shall be ex-
pOsed"
"In the meantime you had better have
the money ready" cody and insultingly.
THAT is impossible as you know. You
knew very well could not raise so much
money In two days, when you made your
diabolical plans"
"Then you know the consequences"
"And what is to become of my young
sisters 2"
81 neither know nor care. That is your
lookout"
The young man strove to repress his
passion yet.
Squire Johns, by the 2Sth 1 can pay
this debt, expect"
"That will do you no good II must be
ready by the 18th, or take possession. |
might have shown you mercy but for your
insinuations Now, none"
THAT is false liar villain and You
know it. You never showed mercy in
your life. You have won your i'll gotten
wealth by robbing the widow and the
fatherless. If you take this property, msy
it bring you a curse with it, now and ever
more But while it is in my hands I'll
kick you from it, you dastardly scOundrel?"
The Squire was a small man as well as
q coward, and while he was being ieno-
miniously elected from the house by the
angry and excited young man, Hetty
was crOuched down close to Mile, pale
and frightened. Eva was sobbing in her
lap, ard Millie-it would be difficult 10
describe her feelings.
Ben did not come into the room for
sometime atterward When he did, he
looked haggard and aged, and was passing
through hastily, as if to escape notice,
when Millie, business like and straightfor-
ward little girl that she was, began:
"Mr. Hazwell, I want TO talk with you
few minutes. There would he no use
in pretending that | haven't heard what
you and Squire Johns have been saying,
for have heard every word. | think
know of some one who c'n help you; but
first may l ask you few questions ,"
Ben, at frs, looked displeased and
naughty; but her kind, straightforward
manner disarmed him. He bowed assent.
"What is the amount of this mortgage ?"
1.-TWO thousand dollars and interest" "
was the brief reply.
What is the total value of the farm ?"
"My father valued it at ten thousand
dollars"
"Are there other mortgages
"None."
"Very well am quite positive know
some one who can loan you the money.
am Mile Warner Call on me to- morrow,
al my cousins, Mrs. SandfOrd's
Ben's creams were strangely mixed up
that night with mortgages and hazel eyes.
The next day was long time of suspense
and anxiety, and early in the evening
found him at the SandfOrds, where he was
received by Millie herself
The next morning, accompanied by a
neighbor, he called On Squire Johns.
"He was at breakfast" the servant said
An angry light shone in Squire Johns
cold, gray eye, when he heard who was
his visitor.
Chow dare he come hereg | warrant,
though, the chap isn't quite SO high anu
mighty as he was the last time saw him.
Humble enough this morning. will hold
out hopes of mercy until he grovels and
begs nay pardon-grOvels low as he laid
me, and then I'll be revenged. To morrow,
this splendid farm, added to my other
property, and the possession of Millie
Warmers hand and fortune, will make me
rich and happy man, indeed L will
tantalZe him to his hearts content"
He went leisurely into the other room.
You are early this morning, young
man. conclude you have come TO pay
the money" he said ironically.
THAT'S my errand," replied Ben,
coolly
Squire Johns started back aghast and
thunderstruck
"Do you mean to say you have raised
the money!"
al do, and have brought Mr. Foster to
prove that it is all right There is two
thousand dollars. We have each counted
it. There is the interest. Now | will
take up the mortgage, Squire Johns"
Livid, and trembling with passion,
Squire Johns was compelled To yield the
mortgage, and execute the usual release.
"Now, Squire" said Ben, al have one
word more to say: Don't you ever dare
set foot on my land again, or I'll kick
} you off Mind that. Nor ever dare tn
speak to me again. l don't know such
rascals as you'll"
, "Pll have satisfaction ofyoul" and the
Squire literally foamed with passion.
, "Have il and welcome" replied Ben,
coolly, Gas long as you haven't got the
, farm. Come, Foster"
There was no trace of the violent pas
. sion to which the Squire gave free license,
when, the next evening, he drove up TO
Sandtord's. He looked happy and smil-
ing. TheIe was queer little smile on
, Mllie Warmers face as she saw him
; through the closed blinds. 1t was a little
ominous that he was compelled TO wait
in the parlor alone five, ten, fifteen min
utes. Still more Omlnous that she came IN
at last, distant and unsmiling. STILL he
could hardly believe he heard Alright when,
To his suit, she gave u prompt, uncom
promising mot" lie urged she was
4 firm. He threatened she flashed out
brave and indignant, something OF what
she knew and felt, and spurned him and
z | his suit with scOrn and lOathIng.
u "Such threat to a girl ia worthy OI