The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1873-04-24


almost under my control"
The lawyer then arose, babe his un
scrupulous patron good day. and wen
out. But as he did so, had his ears beer
younger and sharper, he might hay,
caught the sound of rustling skirts fleeing
from the stairway-those same skirts en-
veloping the pretty form OF Myra Xii
borne who had heard every word of tn,
interview by listening at the door.
so, So" she mused, when she hat
reached her own room and thrown hersel
into chair, I'm to buy the fortune b,
selling myself. won't do it. Iwouldn'
give up Harry for fifty times million
Robert can take the money and mucl
good may it do him."
Yet Notwithstanding her conclusive de
| cision, Myra could not relinquish wthou
pang the fortune to which she had al
ways looked forward as her certain por
ton. Her grandfather had always seemed
to regard her with much affection, an(
she had not dreamed that, in his will he
would impose such distasteful restric
ton.
''lf Harry was only here" she thought
there wouldn't be any trouble, because
we could get married before Thursday
What shall do? wish mad somebody
to advise me. And can have-a lawyer
is what | want. They are up to all sort:
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 a building upon which she haC
often noticed an array of legal signs
Passing mp stairs, and selecting name
from the lot that Glanced to strike her the
most tavnrably, she entered a we'll fur
nished office. A middle-aged man sal
alone, writing at a desk.
lis Mr.. Temple in? ?" asked Myra.
YES" said the man, looking up at his
pretty visitor, and motioning her to a seat
that is my name"
II have come for some legal advice
some advice on a matter of the greatest
Importance to me, and
'If am to aid you,' said the lawyer,
kindly, you must speak freely and I'M
reservedly, which you may do in the ut
most confidence"
Thus encouraged, Myra told him the
whole story OF the will, the manner in
which she obtained her information and
her feelings in the matter.
"Of course" she continued, Il want to
retain the fortune, but not at the price
stipulated in the will. Can you help
me 2'
Mr.. Temple sat for a while in deep
thought. so long, in fact, that Myra grew
lldgety 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 close consultation.
Thai day and the next passed, and
Thursday came. The will was to be read
in the Surrogate's office at twelve o'clock.
At eleven o'clock Il carriage drove up to
the kilbourne residence. In it were Mr..
Temple and two of his intimate friends.
The former alighted and entered the
house. In 4 moment he reappeared 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 pro-
ceeded to the residence of II clergyman,
where they We're evidently expected, as
they were promptly shown into the par
lor The reverend gentleman entered,
and the lawyer stepped forward with
Myra
eve are the couple, sir"
The marriage ceremony of the Episco-
pal church was performed, a certificate
was made out, and the two friends signed
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
In
others were in the surroeate's office when
the wedding party entered. 1t was Just
twelve o'clock. The will was read, and
Robert turned rather superciliously to
Nlyra for her decision
''Will yon sign the agreement to marry
ne ?n
"No," she replied.
Then you resign the property to me ?"
and CLEAN oil triumph shot from his
eyes.
No"
The will provides" said Mr.. Temple,
'that she shall take the fortune, if married
At the time OF lis opening. She is married
to me, and there is the certificate. The
ceremony was performed an hour ago"
There was no questioning the validity
ot the document, or the fact that, under
.he circumstances. Mvra was entitled to
he estate
On the same day proceedings were in
by Mr.. Temple on behalf of Myra,
to obtain for her a divorce from himself,
abandonment was the ground A few
days later Harry returned and before the
day appointed Tor his marriage to Myla
She had obtained her divorce from Mr.
Temple The latter was one OF the jolliest
Of the guests.
eff ii hadn't been for you" began the
grateful bride.
Stop" interrupted Mr.. Temple, ''I'll
put it all in my bill. For the will suit, so
many dollars; for the divorce suit, so
many more dollars--so You See am the
one to be grateful, after ALL
But no bill for legal services was ever
paid with a better grace.