Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-01-09
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nre. Madam continued he, turning to
Eliza. "you did very wrong in being so
disobedient, and yet he added, turning
his eve on Tins noble figure and frank.
intellectual countenance, 'there seems to
be abundant excuse for Your conduct-ha,
ha. hal" M $3.50
Tim answered. II entertain great re-
spect for you, Mr. Ridgely, and regret
that you have not more worthy client.
Lucky will it be for him, if your services
are not hereafter required to shield him
from the penitentary. | wish you both
good morning!' and presenting his arm
to Eliza and Mrs. Winthrop, they left the
parlor.
"The impertinent youngsterr' exclaim-
ed old Pell, "let us 60, Mr.. Ridgely. and
get the will proved. Mr.. Sampson is the
subscribing witness"
.'I'll call upon him and have it estab-
lished this afternoon. and then I'll see who
is to possess the homestead and the estate :"
They took took their departure. In the
afternoon Pell called upon Mr.. Sampson,
and producing the will. told him that as
he was the subscribing witness. he wished
him to go before the Judge of Probates
and prove the will.
''Why," replied Sampson, 81 have done
that alreade-six weeks ago"
''What do you mean, SAMPSON"
"Just as / say-that about six weeks
ago, ! swore to the will before the Judge
of Probates."
Impossible :" replied Pell, taking the
will out of his pocket; but as he took it
out, his eyes for the first time fell upon
the following endorsement on the parch-
ment:
s-CoUNTY, SIS The within instrument duly
proved, and By me recorded in Lber of wills,
page 20S aid POO this 18th day of june A. d. Ii.
SOLOMON HALE Judge of Probates."
Pell was dumb with establishment. At
length he inquired 'who had produced the
will at the time it was proved?"
"a Mr.. JOcelyn," replied Sampson.
The whole truth now flashed upon Pell's
mind. Tim it was who had SO frightened
him on the evening the will was taken
away, and Tim must have been the APP
partition who had taken it away. His rage
was now without bounds; and not recol-
Letting how he stood affected by what had
TRANSFERRED, and that his own crime of
forgery might be made to appear. he
mounted his carriage, and drove with all
haste to Farmingdell Park. On arriving
there. he burst into the room where Mrs.
Winthrop, Eliza and Tim were seated at
the tea-table.
..You are very kind, uncle" said Eliza,
zones friends do not often call twice Il
day."
..You villain y roared Pell. "And so,
Mr.. Jocelyn, you was the thief that stole
the will from my bedroom table about six
weeks ago! You needn't think to escape.
You will be called on by an officer to-
morrow morning. and go to jail"
Thanked" said Tim, 1--we no occa-
sion. | only borrowed the will few
hours, just to get it proved. Was it not
returned the next evening? Ask Peter. y
Old Pell almost foamed at the mouth.
''And so you conspired with my servant
to rob me of the will, did you? Very
well, Mr.. Jocelyn, there is'law for these
things..n
"Yes,' replied Tim, slipping his tie;
very cody, '.Peter did assist me little il
the matter Twas in his room, and stoo,
at the window of the door. as you wer
about to commit the crime of Forgery ?
The last word was pronounced in the sam
unearthly voice that had frightened Pei
on the evening alluded to. He saw tina
his crime was known and that he was il
Tins power.
Tim saw his situation, and coinmiserat
ed him. He promised not to divulge hi
crime. on condition that, after surrender
ing the will and estate. he would leav
the country. This was Immediately done
and Tim and Eliza soon after left Farm
ingdcll Park for the homestead of he
father, where they still reside, surrounde
by wealth and sincere friends.
As for poor Benson, he never returne
to college. nor was he ever seen again i
that vicinity.