Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-10-28

might lead to something verse, so she
SIMPLY remarked:
~ have several other pieces of proper
tv, some o. which have been trying to
dispose of, with the hope of saving this,
but the best bids, thus far, have been
very. low"
'tAre those pieces of property also en-
numbered.
Eyes, sir; every one, more or less. The
property that my husband held was ris.
ing in nominal value when those mort
cages were put on, and he thought he
could carry them safely, but reaction
came, and now my interest in property
on which he placed high value, amounts
to but little"
"Your experience, madam, has been
like that of Thousands" said Mr.. Trues-
dell. "But you are fortunate in having
even a little lett. I will have some con-
versation with my attorneys, Monier &
Norton, in regard to this property, and
will probably call again within day or
two. Good day, madam; goodbye,
Ruby"
''Good-bye," responded the little fell
low. "Do come and see mamma and
me again. I want to see you, you look
so much like my papa. Don't you want
to see Mr.. Truesdell again, mammal"
"Celtainly, my DEAR" said his mother.
II shall be much pleased to have the
gentleman call."'
The lady and gentleman thus casually
meeting, had incidentally a0ts almost
unavoidablY learned certain leading
facts in regard to each other. Of course
no remark designed to be in the least
degree suggestive of any special or per-
sonal interest had been made by either,
and vet the circumstances themselves
were suggestive.
"Well, how did you like the Trow-
bridge place, Mr.. TruesdellY' asked Mr..
MOnier as his client entered.
"a very handsome place, was the gen.
tleman's answer.
"And shall we commence foreclosure
proceedings immediately" asked Mr.
Mon1er, with sly side wink at his part.
ner, which was noticed by Mr.. Truesdell
1.-THE dispossessiOn of the presen occu'
pant will be simple and easy, and that
part of the business we will turn over tc
YOU"
ut is not worth while to make any
cast in that direction just now" was the
quiet but significant reply.
~ am glad you have come agalnl" ex
claimed Ruby, bounding into the par.or
II told mamma that knew sou would
come" -g #..s.t,.
"Yes, my boy, have come to look a
your mammals house once more,
but he did not think it worth while Il
tell master Ruby that this was not hi
second, nor even his third call, and tina
his mother had not thought it necessary
to invite him to be present on every oc
casion.
sDon't you want to see mamma, too
She will be here in a minute. She Is fix
ing herself up little more before sh
comes in
Unfortunately for Ruby the last re
mark was heard by his mother, who wa
entering the parlor at that moment.
That boy was soon on his way out, lie,
by servant, but the outrage was dull
resented.
"My mamma shan't treat me this wa
after you come here to i've, shall she
Mr.. Truesdell?'' was his daring shot.
81 would just like to know, mamma,
said Ruby one day, about six weeks afte
this incident, ''why I can't stay in tn
parlor when Mr.. Truesdell comes to tai
to you about buying our house9''
'Never mind, my dear, !" said his motf
er, "perhaps Mr.. Truesdell will not blu
: the house after all"
"Will he come here to live, mamma
and let US live here, too9 and be my pap
and-and-you his wifea"
eyes, my dear, darling boy 'exclaime
the fond mother, clasping her little chill
! to her heart. Two hours only had passe
!, then since that engagement had bee
:, sealed with ring in which CLOWN
ruby had been set. In rapture of jo
. Mrs. Trowbrloge explained to her chill
as well as she could, the meaning Of Il
ring and of the precious stone he sa
there. i...s
"Mr. Monier would like to speak wit
Mrs. Trowbr1dge moment" was pei
:, ciled on a card that was handed to Il
widow.
+ "Nothing wrong, hope" was Il
n thought that startled the lady for an i
e slant. The marriage ceremony was
r take place the next morning, and it W
now half-past eight in the evening. 81
It prospective husband had LETT her half ,
is hour before, and she was puzzled to co
lecture what reason his lawyer could ha
y for calling just then.
it 81 have called, madam" said M
!. Monier, "to hand you this documen
L which is, as you see, release OF the MOI
n gage on your property"
+ "Whv, how is this2" said the lady
surprise. "Has Mr.. Truesdell paid I
y tins mortgage?''
r "Mr. TIuesdell has been the owner
t the mortgage, madam, for several month
having purchased it through me, befo
}" he became acquainted with you. In G
der to restore you the full and absolu
re ownership of the property in the easle
and most direct way, he has, by our 3
g vice, executed this release while 20
d name was still Mrs. Trowbridge."
l. "a name, SIT, that I have alwa
4, thought it an honor to bear, but no
other emotions fill my heart. If you repo
Is to Mr.. Truesdell that you have left me
30 tears, please tell him they were tears n
u of sorrow, but of the deepest gratitut
IS Good night"
lie Mrs. Trowbridge became Mrs. True
ID dell at 10 a. m. the next day.
IS "And so this Is the way you dispose
c. the widow," SAID Mr.. Monier, as soon
t. he could get near enough to his clieEt,,
ter the ceremony, to whisper a word
le his ear.
t, 81 thought I would rather posse
n her," was the reply.
&c
at Why He Wouldn't Trust Him.
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