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

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affection, and she had not dreamed
that in his will he could impose such a
distasteful restriction.
eff Harry was Only here" she
thought, "there would not be any
trouble, because we would get mar
ried before Thursday. What shall
l doP l wish l had somebody to ad-
wise 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
out. She knew no lawyer, but walked
until she came to building upon which
she had often noticed an array OF
signs. Passing up stairs, and select
ing name from the lot that chanced
to strike her most favorably, she en-
tered we'll furnished Office; a mid.
dle-aged man sat alone writing at a
desk.
as Mr.. Temple in ?" asked Myra.
"Yes," said the man, looking up at
his pretty visitor, and motioning her
to a seat, chat is my name" e
81 have como for some legal advice
some advice on 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.
tion, 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 p
Mr.. Temple sat for a while in deer
thought--so long, in fact, that Myra
got fdgety with waiting. At last his
face frightened with an idea, and he
at once impaired it to bis 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 thc
house. In moment he re-appeai ec
with Myra. She acted little nervous
but seemed treasured by the presence
of the lawyer, who helped her into
the carriage, and all were driven away
They proceeded to tue residence Of q
clergyman, where they were evidently
expected, as they were shown prompt
ly into the parlor. The reverned gen
tlemaa entered and the lawyer step
ped forward with Myra.
1--WE are the couple, sir"
The marriage ceremony of the Epis
copal Church was performed, certifi
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." said
Mr.. Temple to the driver.
The surrogate, The clerk, Robert
Kilborne, Lawyer Whittemore, and q
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 IT,
marry me ?" he asked.
NO." she replied.
"Then you resign the property tc
me?" and gleam of triumph shot
from his eyes.
"No." ns...e ..r
"That will provides" said Mr.
Temple, "that she shall take the for
tune if married at the time of its open
ing. She is married to me, and here
is the certificate. The ceremony was
performed an hour ago."
On the same day proceedings were
instituted by Mr.. Temple on behalf Of
Myra to obtain from her divorce fol-
himself. Abandonment was the
ground. A few weeks later Harry re,
turned, and before the day apRointed
for his marriage to Myra she obtained
her divorce from Mr.. Temple. The
latter was one of the jolliest of the
guests.
"If it hadn't been for you---o be-
gan the graceful bride.
Stop" interrupted Mr.. Temple. 81
am to put it all in my bill For the
will suit, SO many dollars for the di.
vorce suit, SO many dollars-you see !
am the one to be grateful after ALL"
But no bill for legal services was
ever paid with a better grace.
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