The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-06-11
SBURG, PA, FRIDAY. JUNE II, 1880.

MA eHeueu. one Ielt tnHt sue snOulu never
get well again, and the doctor did not de-
ceive her with false hopes, but told her
frankly that in all probability she would
live but few days. I want to see the law
yer at once if that's the case,' she said. 4
must make new will
Mr. Simmons, who had managed her busi
ness for years, came as soon as he received
her message, and the will was ma lie. lie
had hardly left the house before Tom
called.
Pm worse, Tom, said Miss Silence fee
bly, But I'm not afraid to go. Perhaps
I'm peculiar in that as in other things. Dea
con Bonney and the minister, Mr.. Craig and
Mr., Darby have all been urgin' of their
claims told each one o 'em I'd consider
the matter
win they be disappointed Cousin ST.
lence?' asked Tom. Poor fellowl he was in
such a sore strait that he could not help -
desire to have some help at least from his
cousins hoard. He hardly dared hope that
she had left him a cent, and yet he was hei
only relative
That remains to be seen, was the unsat-
isfactory reply be received to his question
But don't you cherish no hopes, for amt
left you cent.
Il suppose you think I'm peculiar in not
leavin' you my money, seen' you're the only
kin I've got;' went on Miss Silence, but
you've taken such precious pains to convince
me you don't want it that I've believed you
an acted accordin.'
Tom went home and repeated the conver-
sation to Prissy, who shed few tears, but
tried to cheer up her husbands dropping
spirits with hopes of more business in the
spring.
That night Miss Silence died and, the
whole town turned out at her funeral a few
days later.
Il expect Wolboro' Academy will find it.
self able to erect new building when NJ Miss
Silence's win is read,' said old Mr.. Craig
She told me she would consider the matter,
and know she was impressed with my ar
guments'
| rather think you're mistaken said
Squire Darby, for feel morally Ger ain she
has l. # her money to found library.
The minister, who stood near, smiled to
himself. He hadn't the slightest doubt that
the debt which hung over his church like Il
pall would now be lifted through Miss ST.
lence's will.
Tom did not want to 90 to the reading oI
the important document; but Prissy insist
ed, and so they went together, though neitL-
er of them looked very cheerful.
Mr. Simmons made no objections to the
presence Of squire Darby Mr. Crlig ant
the minister laughed and chuckled as Dea
con Bonny entered, with a pleasant smile
for Tom, who knew well enough what sar
castle triumph lay beneath it.
The will was dated few days previous
and every penny in the bank and the larg
farm were left Internationally to Pri
sy Lowrey. Her husbands name was no
mentioned.
Toms face was study, while Prissy al
most tainted from this sudden relief from
; all her troubles.
lEt IdCes OF lne OtueT IlSn nCtstul Wti
; studious too. The Deacon left the hous
without saying a word, and the Squire look
ed grimly at Mr. Craig
, She was very peculiar woman said th
= mis- ister, wiping his brow, on which tn
drops of rerspiraton stood thickly
But Tom and Prissy could afford to forge
, their dead cousins pecuiarities, since sh
D had kept her vow never to leave Tom cen
t and yet had managed to make him comtor
able for life There was an immediate fit
e ting to the comfortable farm house, and Tol
t furnished a nj e Office in town and drove
e. every morning in the spring wagon. Pa
It troubles and fears were forgotten; the Bali
n wins were made comfortable; aud, conside
!, ing all things, Miss Silence did more go1
n with her money than if she had left 1t
d found library or lit church debt.