Smyrna times., 1875-11-17

" 'Ile lapIulIy OF his death. 1t is necessary
that should declare this much for the ease
OF my conscience. Now, ask all of Won
who are present and interested in tho bIs;
ness are you willing to carry into effect the
intentions of the DOCTOR and to annul tbie
testament with common accord. before any,
one learns whether it despoils or onricbes
him ?"
lhls unexpected proposition was followed
by pause of few seconds. Mulzon ,voe
the first to speak
For my part, said he, with great
nooeSty, having no particular claim to
'"e oeheVolence Of the deceased, cannot
consider as a sacrifice the acceptance of the
proposal for an equal division of the pronortv
therefore readily agree to it,
shall offer no impedimcnt in so fan nc
1t regards me" said Madame ReveI
snail consent in the name of my
pupil, added NJ Rosman.
IN that case" said the notary. turning
10 Henri, :" it only remains for this oontlc.
man . i'i'
"ppcdfeu embarrassed
Like my cousin," said he, 81 have no
reason to hope for the tostamento,w dis.
position which should favor me. bnt .,
'iiat very account ought to show myself
more reserved. Whatever may have been
the intentions of the doctor his testament
alone ought now to be obcycd: to annibi.
l"'e on the instant his intentions. wouId
De at once to destroy both the right Of the
leStator and that Of the unknown looatoo :.
Let us say no more about it," inter.
rupted the notary: "unanimitv alone conId
legallze my proposition. Let each preserve
his rights, as the gentleman demands, and
be so good as to listen"
At these words he tore off the cnvaIono
opened the testament. and read os fo1Iovs
"Of four heirs who may nrotcnd 70 49,.
succession | know only two-mv sister
Charlotte Reyel and my niece Louise Az.
mand; but both having had for q lonc
period but one and the same interest nc |
they have but one and the Same boo,+ a,,I |
III reality forming but one person. have |
then III truth, on that side, only Louiso for
her. Ny first intention was to have c;von
her all possess: but of my two ncnbows
'iiefe may be one equally worthy of nv in |
'crest; the difficulty only remains of find.
ing out which. Not being able 10 do 60 NV.
sell, and knowing the intelligence and the
tact OF my niece Louise, confide in her
Judgment, and declare my universal
legatee that one of her two cousins whom,
She shall select for husband "HARyER."
A rather long silence succeeded 70 tba
reading of the will. during which the two
young men appeared embarrassed. and
Louise, altogether abashcd, hung down her
head.
May heaven forgive me, but in that think
ne doctor has bequcathcd a difficult task
o my nlecer exclaimed Madame Revel.
Less than you imagine, sister" said
fosnan' smiling: " have long been aware
u the contents of this testament. and con.
have taken steps to obtain the
necessary information. All that | have
'ecn able to learn has proved to me that
may be the choice of Louise. she !
las nothing to fear
Why, then, let the young lady decide" ,
aughingly observed the notary: "from +
he moment that there is certainty the
flair becomes matter of inspiration J
lcrcly."
" / shall confde in the choice Of my :
unit said in low tone the young lady. /
lrowing herself into the arms of Madame =
evel.
" In my choice!" cried the latter: "but n
Is no such easy matter, my dear. and. b
ally, know not" :,
In pronouncing thes. words, with an air h
uncertainty, her look had lighted upon n
ulzen, and Henri perceived it. n
All your choice is made" said he. .,
Ickly' land however much regret it may h.
'casion me, | cannot do otherwise than E.
'prove it. Mademoisclle," he added. h,
hile taking Joseph by the hand and .,
aiding him toward the young lady. "vour O.
mt has looked well and Judged well my A
'usin is more worthy than l."
our present conduct proves the CON
nry,' said Nine. Revel, kindly: "but we to
ready know NJ. Mulzen little, and then tn
really-you merit that the truth should NJ
told."- a.
9 Give it uttcrance, madam, !" interrupted
,rtin. ro
" Well, then, his motto gives me conf pa
nee while yours cxcites my fears; he Sc
omiscs indulgence, and you Justice. tn
as my dear sir, justice may do for DO
gels, but charity is essential for men," he
" Perhaps you are right" said Henri. lu,
nsively. "Yes, since yesterday. one he
eident has followed on the back of foe
other, on purpose, as it We're, to give me tn,
lesson. The rigorous exercise of NV ph
mt has always turned against me, while Law
benevolence Of my cousin has as inva- DIV
bly, turned to his advantange. joseph off
right; his motto was better than mine. bel
1t approaches much nearer to the divine At
'. The sacred Scriptures do not saw sTo an,
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