Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-19

therefore, as he himself could not STAY
all night, he had brought his assistant
for that purpose.
In ones experience of mankind we
find that it is possible to be sometimes
too clever. Mrs. Hannah Churton was
very clever, but she committed two great
mistakes. The first was in consulting a
lawyer. The will drawn by her-for so
it really lad been-might have been up
set on the ground of undue influence.
say, might have been for there is moth
ing SO hard to prove as undue influence.
The great point against her was the GUST
ing of child in favor of a stranger.
Mistake number two was as follows
The doctor had gone up stairs to install
his assistant leaving me standing in the
hall with the housekeeper. Fumbling
in her pocket she pulled out roll OF
bank notes; thrusting these into my hands.
she told me that it was her masters wish
that should take them for my trouble
unrollcd them, and found two for ten
and one for five pounds. Twenty five
pounds!
A long legal experience has taught me
that in ali dealings with doubtful people
ones safety lies in having good witness.
l waited till the doctor came down stairs,
occupying myself by entering the numb
ers Of the notes in my pocket book.
"Look, doctor cried as he appeared,
showing him the notes. "Mr Bramleigh
is liberal paymaster. "Turning to Mrs.
Churtoa, said: "This will amply re-
pay me-"
Retaining the note for five pounds, I
| returned her the other two. She took
them from me without saying word,
but black look came over her face. I
think she began to suspect me. l got
| home very late that night. The capon
was more than done, AMI so was the oys-
ter sauce
at ten o'clock. Soon after I left he be-
came unconscious, in which state he re-
manned till shortly before his death.
when there was rally. Opening his
eyes with an eager look, as if he missed
something, he threw one arm outside
the coverlet, and crying, Magaalen,
Magdalenn: he obeyed the summons
which babe him thole his assize-yea. in
that dread court where "Not proven is
unknown. Guilty or not guilty2 who
shall say?
| The funeral took place on the Satur
day, but an engagement prevented me
from following. Mrs. Churton had writ
ten, requesting that would attend with
possession with the one drawn by her.
arrived at the house little after one
o'clock and was at once taken into the
dining room, wnere found DR.. Ramsey,
Mr.. Robson Ga brother practitioner), and
a handsome young fellow, who was intro
duced to me as Lieutenant Maitland, the
late Mr. Bramleigh's son-in-law.
The door opened, and young lady
entered. It did not require any intro
duction to tell rae that she was the origi-
nal of the portrait, still with its front
turned towards the wall. Her face was
very beautiful Notwithstanding its cx-
IRENE paleness aud the tear swollen eye
lids. She seated herself by the fire, her
husband standing behind her, leaning
bis arm on the back Of the chair
Mrs. Churton had closely followed
Magdalen Maitland into the ROOM She
was dressed in deep mourning and wore
black cap, thus offering a marked con
trast to Mrs. Maitland, who was wearing
gray dress rather travel-solled. Appa
rently she had no time to prepare hel
mourning.
DR.. Ramsey politely pulled forward 6
chair for the housekeeper. Taking Il
from him with cold "Thanl YOU" she
placed 1t at the end Of the table, directly
facing me. Very stern and torbiddins
features immovabIe, her hands resting or
her knees.
was about to unseal the envelope
i containing the will, when Lieutenan
Maitland interrupted me.
zone moment, if you please" he said
placing his hand On my arm. "Befor
+ this will is read, I wish to say few
words. Mrs Churton tells me that Mr.
Bramleigh has left her everything uncon
ditionally. simply wish to express m.
firm belief that Mr.. Bramleigh could onl
have been induced to make such a will b.
unfair and foul means. Although l hav
been the cause Of an estrangement be
tween father and daughter, cannot thin]
lDdt uc COulu 81 1dl 1olScL LIS 1OfC ~
r her as to strip her of everything. It i
+ my intention, for her sake, to contest thi
Will; and it is with this view that l hav
. requested my old friend, Mr.. Robson, t
be present to-day as my legal adviser.
! His frank, manly face was flushed wit
! honest excitement as, leaning over tn
q back Of his wife's chair, he took her fac
! between his hands and kissed it. $50
Q your sake-not mine, dearest, hear
: him whisper.
! l read the will slowly and distinctly
= It was very short. Save the annuity 6
$50 TO Hannah Churton for life everythin
was left to DR.. Ramsey and myself i
trust for Magdalen Maitland, to be settle
y on her as we in our discretion shoult
:. think fit.
). Astonisment IS mild word to expires
the feeling of those present, nor will | at
: tempt to do So My tale lies with Han
I nah Churton. Starting to her feet, sh
e pushed the chair from her, and stretchin
e out one arm, gave utterance 20 iierc
O torrent of invec,ivc. The veil was lifted
;. and the native coarseness Of the woman
:, nature revealed. It was as had feared
' Unmindful Of the bounty Of but to gener