The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16
he entrance of the unsympathizing sun


fzcd for the funeral, DR.. Prindlc drove
up to the gate, threw his reins on his
horse, and strode into the house. He
gave George Ovington hasty grasp of
the hand, spoke to Alice few kindly
words, and then went on into the parlor.
Here he was standing in sorrowful
silence, his usually firm features work
ing slowly as he gazed down upon the
face of his old friend, when he heard a
step beside him, and the voice of ohm
Grapley said:
'Ah, doctor, | am so sorry you were
not here! fear yon could have done
nothing for him; but just before he was
taken he was wishing to see you
',ro see nc? What for?
Something about new will He
said he had made one, but destroyed it,
and wanted your help in framing
another, He led me to believe that he
intended making some liberal provision
for George and Alice
That, indeed he did, replied the doc
tor, but somehow he did rot feel called
upon to say any more.
'C-a-a-caw, added course, compl ain
ing voice at the window bu. the flap of
departing wings told that Martin S
policy was still one OF doubt and pru.
deuce
Here said John, lis an envelope
addressed to yourself, which | have
taken the liberty to open, as it is un-
sealed, and as | have long known it
contained my s;cp-fathcr's will
\ ou know its contens, then 2
90, yes, of course. They are in ac-
cordancc with his repeated assurances to
my sainted mother and myself as it i,
in your own handwrit ny, | can tell yow
nothing, except that shall take pleas
urc III carrying OFT what | believe to
have been Mr.. Ovngtou's intentions to.
ward the children Of his disinherited son
They shall always have ho,ae aud
good provision while live
'Ayc-yes, indeed, l hope So alb.
stractcdy returned the doctor Are
you sure there is no other will ("
Quite sure. have searched every.
where replied John.
well, as I am named an executor
| under this instrument, / shall deem i,
my duty to take look on my own nc.
count half curtly rcjpinel the doctor.
Il might have something to say as tc
what is done in my own house, replied
John but l have 70 manner of OBJ.
lection Let US &C to the study
John Graplcy might we'll have waived
all objection, for his search had been
mcst thorough, ard he was altogether
sure that no subsequent searching would
reveal more. He had been haunted by
Il fear that the doctor himself could ac
count for the paper whose absence had
SO excited Nlr Ovington, but the dread
had now vanished.
Straight to the secretary went the
doctor, and j ohm Grap!cy showed him
where he had found the will.
Il knew it would be just there said
1 N do .1,,t 81.
'Caa-a-caw = croakcd Martin, from
Tie windo1 sill
THAT rascally bird" exclaimed John
Grapley but, if he had any present no
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the birds quick, tapping dash for his
citadel on the top Of the high book
case.
Il think there will be no use in seek
ing further, said John, especially in
view OF what Mr.. Ovington said to me
just before he was seized with this sad
attack Of appoplexy,
4 fear not muttercd the doctor. as
he bent his eyes for moment, musingly
ON the floor. Slowly he raised them,
still evidently in deep thought; but, as
he did so, they flashed with sudden
light.
That rascally bird! What is that he
has got in his bcak?'