Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1871-11-17
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bequest l was under the impression lhal
no living heir existed. learned to-day
that distant cousin Ga woman isalive,
although, my lawyer tells me in igno
rance of her relationship to Thomas Nor
timer. OF course l shall transfer the
property to her Immediately"
But, Philip, the will has made it lie.
gally yours"
Legally it has but, Edith, could !
reconcile it to my idea of truth and hon
esty to avail myself of old Mortimers
fanciful freak, at this woman's expense
might take the boarded wealth, but |
never could respect myself again, could
dream of legally deirauding the right
full heir. Nay, dearest, l may lose name
and wealth, but l would rather die than
suffer single stain on my honor as a
Christian gentleman"
"You have done right Philip" said
Edith, with sparkling eyes. "We will
wait and hope on, happy in loving one
another more dearly than ever. But
who is this distant relative and heiress p
"Tbat's just what | didn't stop to in
quire. / will write again to my lawyer
to ask these questions, and to direct that
a deed of conveyance be made out; and
then, darling"
His lips quivered a moment, yet he
manfully completed the sentence
"Then | will begin the battle of life
over again"
And Edith's loving eyes told him what
she thought of his self abnegation-a
sweet testimonial.
"Hem," said DR., Wyllis, polishing
bis eyeglasses magisterially with silk
crimson pockethandkerchief, 81 didn't
suppose the young fellow had so much
stamina about him-a very honorable
thing to do. Edith, have never felt
exactly sure about Phil Acre being wor-
thy of you before"
"Papav'
"But my mind is made up. When is
he coming again ?"
This evening"" faltered Edith, the
violet eyes softly dropping.
"Tell him, Edith, that he may have
you next Wednesday, just the same as
ever. As to the law practising, there's
time enough for that afterward. Child,
don't strangle me with kisses keep,
keep 'em for Phil"
He looked at his daughser with eyes
strangely dim.
Tried, and not found wanting" he
muttered, indstinctly.
The perfume of the orange blossom
; had died away, the glimmer of the pearls
and satin were hidden in the velve cas-
kets and travelling trunks, and Mr.. anC
. Mrs. Acre, old married people of full 8
months duration, were driven along 8
country road, in the samber of glori
: Gus June sunset.
:, "Holloa /! which way is Thomas go
. ing?" said Philip, leaning from the win
, dow, as the carriage turned from tn,
: main road.
81 told him the direction to take,
> said Edith, with bright sparkling eyes
=, LET me have my own way, for once
We are going to our new home"
"Are we?" said Philip, with cheer,
= grimace. at is to be love in cottage
y | suppose"
"Wait until you see, sir" said Mr.:
Acre, pursuing up her little rosebud of
mouth; and Phillip waited patiently.
"Where are we" he asked in astonsh
e ment, -when the carriage drew up oefor
= a stately pillared portico. "Surely TIL
: must be the Mortimer place"
! "Shouldn't be surprised if it was,
said DIR. Wyllis, emerging from the dool
: way; walk in, my boy; come, Edit
Well, how do you like your new home
% "Our new home" repeated Philip
81 do not understand you, SIR"
Y "Why, | mean your little wife yonde
Il is the sole surviving relative of Thoma
s. Mortimer, although she never knew
" until this morning. Her mother wa
ar old Mortimer's cousin, and some absur
1t quarrel had caused a total cessation {
10 intercourse between the two branches
III the family. | was aware of the fact
e. along; but | wasn't sorry TO avail myse
ID of the opportunity to see what kind
stuff you were made of, Phil Acre. An
10 now, as the deed of conveyance is n,
ID made out yet, don't suppose your Law
10 yer need to trouble himself about it.
m The heiress won't quarrel with you, L
;s be bound"
.. Philip Acres check flushed and the
ID grew pale with strong emotion, as
be looked at his wife standing beside bin
when the sunset turned her bright ha
an TO coils of shining gold, and the thougl
70 how unerringly the hand of Providenr