Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-04-23

into his companions face as if expecting
an expression Of displeasure. He was
disappointed, however, for Robert seem
ed rather satisfied than otherwise.
1T pleases me well enough" he said
"for half expected to be cut off uncon.
ditionally. You see, I've been rather
fast, and the old man disliked it, while
Myras gentle ways and attention to his
wants won his regard She is complete
ly bound up III her lover, Harry Perton,
who is hundreds of miles away just, now
and don't believe she would give him
up for the fortune dozen times over
Even if she should consent to marry me
wouldn't be SO badly off with the pre-
perty almost under my control.'
! The lawyer here arose, bade his un-
scrupulous patron good day and went
ont. But as he dii SO, had his ears been
younger he might have caught the sound
of rus,ling skirts fleeing up the stairway
! those same skirts enveloping the pretty
form of Myra kilborne, who had heard
every word of the interview hy listening
at the door
so, So" she mused, when she had
reached hei own room and thrown her
self into the chair, Il am to buy the for
tune by selling myself. l won't do it l
would not give up Harry for fifty times
million Robert can take the money,
and much good may it do him."
Yet, Notwithstanding her conclusive
decision. Myra could not relinquish with
out psng the fortune to which she had
always looked forward as her certain
portion Her grandfather had always
seemed to regard her with affection. and
she had not dreamed that in his will he
could impose such distasteful res;ric-
ton.
If Harry was only here she thought
"there would not be any trouble, because
we could get married before Thursday -
What shall do | wish l had some
body to advise me. And l can have-a
lawyer is what | want. They are up to
all sorts of tricks. so they say"
Without moments delay she dressed
herself for the street and went cut. She
knew no lawyer. but walked until she
came to building upon which she had
often noticed an array of legal signs -
Passing up stairs, and selecting a name
from the lot that Glanced to strike her
most favorably. she eutered a well furn-
ished Office A middle aged man sat
alone writing at desk.
ais Mr.. Temple in p asked Myra.
"Yes," said the man. looking up at his
pretty visitor, and motiouing her to a
seat, that is my name"
Il have come for some legal advice
some advice Oh matter Of the greatest
Importance to me, and"
"If l am to aid you" said the lawyer
kindly, lyon must speak frankly and
unreservedly, which you may do in the
utmost confidence"
Thus encouraged, Myra told him the
whole story of the will. the manner in
which she had obtained information, and
her feelings in the matter.
"Of course" she concluded, IL want
to retain the fortune, but not at the price
stipulated in the will. Can you help
me T.
Mr.. Temple eat for while in deep
thought-so long in fact. that Myra got
tidgety with waiting. AT last his face
frightened with an idea, and he at once
irr rparted it to his fair client. For an
hour they were in close consultation.
That day and the next passed, and
Thursday came. The will was to be
read in the Surrogate's office at twelve
o o'clock, carriage drove up to the Kill
borne residence. In it were Mr.. Temple
and two of his intimate friends. The
former allghted and entered the house
In moment he reappeared with hyra.
She acted little nervous, but seemed
reassured by the presence of the lawyer,
who helped her into the carriage, and all
were driven away. They proceeded to
the residence of a clergyman, where they
were evidently expected. as they were
shown promptly into the parlor. The
reverend gentleman entered, and the law
yer stepped forward with Myra.
1--WE are the couple SIR
The marriage ceremony of the Epis-
copal church was performed, a certificate
was made out, the two friends signed it
as witnesses, and the quartette were soon
again seated in the carriage.
"Drive to the Court House," said Mr..
Temple to the driver.
The Surrogate, the clerk, Robert Kill
borne. Lawyer Whittemore, and few
others were in the surrogate's Office when
the "wedding party" entered. 1t was
lust twelve o'clock The will was read
and Robert turned rather superciliously
to Myra for her decision.
"Will you sign the agreement to mar
ry me ?" he asked.
NO." she replied.
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