Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-02-04
Oh, calculated Mr.. Dean, with pro-

here.'
Aroused from her apathy by the sigi-
fcant toue. Nannette looked up inqulr'
ingly, and he said:
Yes, the law gives me everything,
and you Nannette, will see the proprie-
ty of establishing yourself elsewhere
But papa told me he had made me
his sole legatee,' said Nannette in slow
startled tones,
THAT won't stand in law sneered
Mr.. Dean,
You don't moan that you arc going
to turn me out of my home,' exclaimed
the girl, incredulOusly.
Certainly not again sneered Mr..
Dean. In the first plrce you have no
home-this home is mine-ln the Sec
cond, expect you to CO.
To go?' exclaimed Nannette.
Certainly was the cold reply.
You are nothing to me. NY BROTH
or adopted you-I have nothing to do
with that. You will therefore do me
the favor to pack your clothing and
leave at your earliest conyeniences. Oh
course 1 can not interfere with your ap'
preparation Of any personal cffects.'
And bow of dismissal followed the
heartless words.
Nannette rose with bursting heart, and
was about to leave the room when hei
eve fell on the old scrap book which
had been carelessly pushed to the back
of the library table the last day of Fred
erich Deans life, and had there remain
ed.
You will allow me that? she mur'
INJURED, huskily, indicating the desired
book, adding, as she drew it toward heI
and turned few leaves; Fer years il
was my daily duty to paste these arti'
cles there, and-and it Is so associated
with him.
1T is valueless 10 me, you can take
it, George Dean returned, pushing il
toward her.
She lifted it with bow, and silently
left the room. The rest Of the day was
spent in gathering her wardrobe togeth'
er. 1t was nearing dusk when she took
up the old scrap book, intending to
place it in the bottom ofan empty trunk
which she had devoted to her books
But with burst Of tears she sat down,
and taking it in her lap, turning leal
after leaf, thinking as the bereaved can
only think.
Twenty minutes later she had wrap
ped up the book, and was proceeding
up town as fast as a horse car would
take her.
She alighted at a handsome residence
and was shown into the private library
of the owner. with whom she obtained
an immediate interview.
Whatever the nature of the interview
il was soon at an end. Dusk had fal-
len when she returned to the place she
had so recently considered her home,
and she had barely freshened her toilet
when the tea bell rang. She descend'
ed at once, and entered the room witt
Mr.. Dean, whs had just come from the
library. A look of supercilious surprise
elevated bis brow for moment, as be
said :
You did not get of this afternoon
No. answered Nannette, slmply;ant
az usual. took her place behind the tea
urn.
Evidently annoyed Mr.. Dean said,a'
he seated himself:
you 90 tomorrow, of course
1T depends upon circumstances re-
piled Nannette, calmly.
A hot flush mounted the gentleman''
brew, and he replied, very angrily:
Il shall see to 1t that the circumstan
ces are favorable to your DEPARTURE
Nannette made no response, but pro-
ceeded to do the honors with the same
care and ease and grace which had cha
racterised her during her fathers lie,
scrupulously Observant Of the courtesle'
due from hostess TO guest.
The impudent jade thought Mr.
Dean; but he took his supper IN suller
silence.
AS they arose from the table there
was a ring at the door bell.
Who can that be he said. and stsot
waiting.
The servant entered and answered
the question.
Mr.. Perky. He wishes to see you.
'Perkly-what |! Is it Lawyer Perk-
Typ
Yes, SIR
Where is he p
In the library, SIR
With a sad smile Nannette followed
him from the room, and went on to thu
drawing room. In the course oil hall ar
hour Mr.. Perky Joined there.
We'll, SIR she murmured anxiousiy
sAll right he laughed. He has bu
one desire, think, and that is to SLIM
away without seeing you again.
more crest fallen wretch never breath
cd. At first he wanted 10 dispute the
yalldidy Of the will, because 1t was writ
fen ON the blank leaf Of an old da
book. which had been turned into
scrap book, but 1 succeeded ir proving t
bis satisfaction that will is q will
whether penned on sheet or in book
Ah! there he goes, he smiled as th
front door swung heavily te. He WI
give you no more trouble
Mr.. Perkley was right. Mr.. Dea
lbad left. and Nannette heard from hi