The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-06

that in his will he could impose such
distasteful restriction.
"If Harry was only here" she
thought, "there would not be any
trouble, because we would get mar
ried before Thursday. What shall
/ do? I wish had somebody to ad-
wise me. And 1 can have--a lawyer
is what / want. They are up to all
sorts Of tricks, so they say"
Without a moments delay she
dressed herself for the street and went
out. She knew no lawyer, but walked
until she came to a building upon which
she had often noticed an array of
signs. Passing up stairs, and select
ing name from the lot that CHANGED
to strike her most favorably, she en-
tered a we'll furnished office; mid
dle-aged man sat alone writing at a
desk.
"Is Mr.. Temple IMP" asked Myra.
eyes" said the man, looking up at
his pretty visitor, and motioning her
to o seat, "that is my name" 8leI
81 have como for some legal advice
some advice on u matter of the
greatest Importance to me, and"
"If / am to aid you," said the law
yer, kindly, "you 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 man
ner in which she obtained informa-
ton, and her feelings in the matter.
"Of course" she concluded, 81 want
to retain the fortune, but not at the
price stipulated in the will. Can you
help me ?"
Mr.. Temple sat for while in deep
thought-so long, in fact, that Myra
got fidgety with waiting. AT last his
face frightened with an idea. and he
at once impaired it to his fair client,
for an hour they were in consultation.
That day and the next passed, and
Thursday came. The will was to be
read in the surrogate's office; at twelve
o'clock carriage drove to the Kill
borne residence. In it were Mr.. Ten
pie and two of his intimate friends
The former alighted and entered the
house. In a moment he re-appeai cd
with Myra. 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 tue residence of a
clergyman, where they were evidently
expected, as they were shown prompt
ly into the parlor. The reverned gen
tIemaR entered and the lawyer step
ped forward with Myra.
eve are the couple, sir"
The marriage ceremony of the Epis
copal Church was performed, certif
cate was made out, the two friends
signed it as witnesses, and the quar-
tette were soon again seated in the
carriage.
"Drive to the Court House." sale
Mr.. Temple to the driver.
The surrogate, The clerk, Rober
Kilborne, Lawyer Whittemore, and t
few others were in the surrogate
office when the wedding party entered
1t was Just two o'clock. The will wa
read and Robert turned rather super
ciliously to Myra for her decision.
"Will you sign the agreement t.
marry me ?" he asked.
NO" she replied.
"Then you resign the property t
me?" and CLEAN of triumph sho
from his eyes.
"No." tF
"That will provides" said MI
; Temple "that she shall take the for
tune if married at the time Of its open
ing. She is married to me, and her
! is the certificate. The ceremony wa
performed an hour ago"
On the same day proceedings wer
instituted BY Mr.. Temple on behalf Q
. Myra to obtain from her divorce 70
!, himself. Abandonment was tn
ground. A few weeks later Harry re
, turned, and before the day appointe,
for his marriage to Myra she obtaine
her divorce from Mr.. Temple. Th
: latter was one of the jolliest of tn
guests.
"If it hadn't been for you" be
gan the graceful bride.
"Stop," interrupted Mr.. Temple. 60
! am to put it all in my bill. For tn
will suit, SO many dollars. for the d
: vorce suit, SO many dollars-you see
am the one to be grateful after ALL"
4, But no bill for legal services wa
: ever paid with better grace.
t We learn something new every da
6 about the postal cards, The latei
}, valuable piece Of information is thi
v they cannot be sent at the ordinar
. rate when written over the side intenC
d ed only for the address. You ma
r write your letter and crowd as muC
o as possible in microscopic hand u