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

More Cn0n an nOuT DC1OTc Iuc lllne
fzcd for the funeral, DR.. Prindlc drove
up to the gate, threw his reins on his
horse, and strobe 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 John
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
'To see me? What for?'
Something about new will He
said he had made one, but destroyed it,
aud 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 not feel called
upon to say any more.
'Ca-a-caw,' added course, compl ain.
ing voice at the window bus the flap Of
departing wings told that Martins
policy was still one OF doubt and pru.
Deuce
Here, said John, is an envelope
addressed to yourself, which l have
taken the liberty to open, as it is un-
sealed, and as | have long known it
contained my s:cp-fathcr's will
lou know its contens, then 2
20: yes, of course. They are in ac
cordance with his repeated assurances tc
my sainted mother and myself. as it i,
in your own handwrit ,ng, can tell yo,,
nothing, except that shall take pleas
ure i'll carrying o.t what | believe to
have been Mr., Ovington's intentions to
ward the children Of his disiuheritcd sou
They shall always have home ant
good provision while live.
'Aye-yes, indeed, l hope so, alb
stractcdly returned the doctor. 'Ar,
you sure there is no other will 2
Quite sure. [ have searched every
where, replied John.
well, ar I am named an executor
under this instrument, l shall deem i
my duty to take a look on my own nc
count half curtly rcjpincl the doctor.
Il might have something to say rs tc
what is done in my own house, replied
John but | have 10 manner Of OBJ
lection. Let US &C to the study
John Grapley might we'll have waived
all objection, for his search had bee,
mcst thorough, and he was altogethcl
sure that no subsequent searching woult
reveal more. He had been haunted hy
Il lear that thc doctor himself could nc
count for the paper whose absence hat
so excited Mr. Ovington, but the drcaJ
had now vanished
Straight to the secretary went the
doctor, and j ohm Graplcy showed him
where lie had found the will.
Il knew it would be just there said
the doctor; but there is something
'Ca a.a-caw " croaked Martin, from
The window sill
THAT rascally bird " exclaimed Joh Il
Grapley but, if he had any present no
-!2- 81. '.,,"e i.'".., nc VAS dyieated 10y
the birds quick, Tapping dash for hi.
citadel on the top Of the high book.
case.
i think there will be no use in seek
ing further, said john, especially il
view Of what Mr. Ovington said to IN,
just before he WAS seized with this sac
attack Of apPoplcxy
i fear not muttcrcl the doctor. a.
he bent his eyes for moment, musiugly
on The floor. Slowly he raised them
still evidently in deep thought; but, a.
he did so, they flashed with suddct
light
That rascally bird, What is that h,
has got in his bcak?'
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