The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-08-21

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good may i do him
Yet, notwithstanding her conclusive de.
cisiOu, Myra could not rOluquiSh without
a paug the fortune to which she had al.
ways looked forward to as her certain pOr,
ton. Her grandfather had always seemed
to regard her with much affection, mud she
had not dreamed that in bis will he would
impose such distastcful restriction,
If Harry yas only here, she thought
there wouldn't be any trouble, because We
could get married before Thursday
What shall do? | wish | had somebody
to advise me Aud can hlve-a lawyer
is what | want. They are up to all kind
oftricks, 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 legal signs. Passing
up stairs, aud selecting pane from tho
lot that chanced to strike her the most
favorably, she entered wcII.lurnishod
Office. A middle.aged man sat alone, at
writing desk.
"Is Mr.. Temple i'd" asked Myra.
"Yes," said the man, looking up at bis
pretty visitor, aud mOtiOuing her to scat,
THAT is my pane"
II have come for some legal advice
some advice upon matter of the greatest
Importance to me, and"
"Tf | am to aid you" said the lawyer
kindly, you must speak freely and uuro-
servsdly, 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 her information,
and her feelings in the matter,
"0f course" she continued, II want to
retain the fortune, but not at the price
stipulated in the will. Can you beig mel"
Mr.. Temple sat for awhile in deep
thought, so long. in fact, that Myra grew
idgcty with waiting. At last his face
Frightened with su idea, aud he at ouce
impaired it to bis fair client For an hour
they we're in close consultation Thatday
and the next passed, aud Thursday came.
The allL .gss Eastsad . Csasi6gaEss
office at twelve o'clock. Atcleven o'clock
a carriage drove up to the Kilborno resi-
de6co In it were Mr. Temple and two
Of bis intimate. friends The former
alighted and entered the house. In mo-.
meut be reqFpearcd with Myra, She act
ed a little nervous, but seemed rcassused
by the presence OF the lawyek who helped
her into the carriage, aud all were driven
away 4hey proceeded to the residence Of
a clergyman, where they were evidently
expected, as they we're promptly shown
into the pnrlor The reverend gentleman
entered, and the lawyer stepped forward
with Mgra
"We are the couple, sir"
The marriage ceremony Of the Episcopal
Church was performed certificate was
made out, the two friends signed as wit
nesses and a quartette were soon again
seated in the carriage.
"Drive to the Court House," said Mr..
Temple to the driver.
The Surrogate, the clerk, Robert xii.
borne, Lawyer Whittemore, and few
others were in the Surrogate'S Office when
the Wedding gasty entered 1t was just
twelve O'Clock Tie will was read, and
Robert turned supcrciiously to Myra for
her decision.
"Will you sign the agrceRent to marry
me?" he asked
"No," she replied.
Then you resign tho property to pe?"
and CLEAN Of triumph Sa shot { from bis eyes
"No.2
!"'FAe viii PfoVi9es," saji4l M Fo@Ple,
"4tlpt 4gt she ssb ssball take tAQ FORTUNE if married
qt itHiq iiiiiae ofitsopeplag. She is RgpriliisSa
to ne ne, qd End there is tbe certificate Fbe
ceremony was performed ap bopF Pgo'"
There was gap.ss @ 20 ope tQ question the valid,
ty Of tha document, Or Ae fact that, under
the circumstances, Myra was entitled to
the estate.
On the same day proceedings we're in.