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

that in his will be 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
/ do9 / wish / had somebody to ad-
wise me. And l can have-a lawyer
is what l want. They are up to all
sorts Of tricks, SO they say" Ff,
Without q 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 CHANGED
to strike her most favorably, she en-
tered we'll furnished Office; a mid
dle-aged man sat alone writing at a
desk.
ais Mr.. Temple in ?' asked Myra.
"Yes," said the man, looking up at
his pretty visitor, and motioning her
to seat, chat is my name." a r.
81 have como for some legal advice
some advice on matter of the
greatest Importance to me, and"
''If l am to aid you," said the law
yer, kindly, "you must speak frankly
and unreservedly which you may do
in the utmost confidence" rs,.a
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 matte
"Of course" she concluded, 81 We
to retain the fortune. but not at the
price stipulated in the will. Can you
help me ?'-ssssa.a.Ess saa.,sls-ss
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 r we're Mr.. TEN
pie and two of his intimate friends
The former alighted and entered tn,
house. Ina moment he re-appeaI et
with Myra. She acted little nervous
but seemed treasured by the presenc,
of the lawyer, who helped her ints
the carriage, and all were driven away
They proceeded to the residence of a
clergyman, where they were evidently
expected, as they were shown prompt
ly into the parlor. The reverned gen
tlemaR 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, a certifi
cate was made out, the two friend
! signed it as witnesses, and the quar-
, tette were soon again seated in tn,
carriage.
"Drive to the Court House." sale
Mr.. Temple to the driver.
The surrogate, The clerk, Rober
Kilborne, Lawyer Whittemore, and I
! 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. = Q y =
NO." she replied.
"Then you resign the property t
me 7" and gleam of triumph sho
from his eyes. u
"No." ID sahasss~ otr
"That will provides" said MI
; Temple, "that she shall take the fol
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
i latter was one Of the jolliest of tn
: guests. 1. s,sr sr
"If it hadn't been for you--p be
gan the graceful bride.
2 Stop" interrupted Mr.. Temple, Sc
= : am to put it all in my bill. For tn
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 wa
J J ever paid with better grace.
It We learn something new every da
g about the postal cards. The latei