The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-17

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With loud cry raised the body in
my arms. as did so n piece of fine
wire perhaps six inches in length, fell
into my hand. Subsequent events
caused me to remember this trivial cir
cumstance at the time of its occurrence
/ paid no heed to It, but cast the object
carelessly upon the carpet.
shall not dwell upon the events that
took place at Wellesley during the few
days Immediately following my old
friends sudden death. There was, as in
the case of his mother, a post morten1
examination by the doctors, but the or
gans were found In an entirely healthy
condition, and, although his decease was
certified as resulting from apoplexy, L
know that In the minds of both physi-
clans the true cause was far from being
satisfactorily explained.
Grief like that of Mrs. Moreton 1
never saw exhibited by human being,
and my heart was filled with pity for
her as L beheld her clinging wildly to her
husbands coffin as we bore 1t away to
its final resting place. For days after
ward did not see her. Maddox still
haunted the house, I, too, remained, for
the purpose of settling Moreton's con-
fused affairs.
After weeks seclusion Mrs. Moreton
emerged from her chamber, to the great
relief, apparently, of Mr.. Maddox
From that hour there was a total change
in the demeanor of both. Maddox be-
came overbearing and insolent, and as
sumed the lofty air of master of the
house. Mrs. Moreton threw her reserve
and caution to the winds, and took no
pains to conceal her infatuation for her
wretch of cousin. My suspicious, call
ed into life by Sergeant Polhemus, and
quieted by her apparent grief at her hus-
bands death, were aroused into new
activity. resolved, first, to give leave
of absence to Mr.. Jack Maddox, and,
second, to procure the recall of the de-
tective, If he could be found.
She received my proposition that Mad
dock should take his immediate depart
ure, with the utmost scorn.
Mr.. Clayton" she said drawing her.
self up with flashing eyes, ''you forget
yourself, and your position. Yor are in
this house upon my sufferance. Mr..
Maddox is my guest. desire him to
remain. L am mistress here"
You are Mistaken L replied. "You
are not mistress here. Neither this
house, nor any thing that is in it is
yours. You are penniless, and depend
ent upon me for the payment of mod
ate stated income out of your husbands
estate"
There came into the beautiful eyes a
look of the most intense alarm. The
quivered. Her discomposure was but
momentary, however. In another in
slant she had regained her scornful
calmness.
From whom did you obtain your in
formation Yn she asked quietly.
From your husbands will, now in
my possession. Respect for your grief
and seclusion, Mrs Moreton, has pre-
vented me from making you sooner ac-
quainted with its contents. You are
provided with an income sufficient for
your support until you marry again
The property is devised to John More
tons children should any be born to
him. Otherwise, it is given to charita-
L., ,,,at I fAI Ia
executor and trustee"
She leaned heavily upon the table at
her side, and put her hand weakly to
her temple. For that moment l pitied
her more than 1 had ever done BEFORE
80 young, so beautiful, so evidently
wretched. She paused for several mo-
ments, looking into my eyes as a Gagged
tiger sometimes looks into the eyes oi
its tormentor.
Mrs. Moreton, - / said am sorry
for you, but 1 had no hand in this"
" You say you have the will in your
possession ?" she asked in voice that
sounded strangely hard.
1t is among the papers relating tC
the estate" replied. 81 intended to
show it to you to-day, and to file it in
the probate court tomorrow. L will get
it.n
"No, no,' she said, mot now. ]
want time to think. Promise me that
you will not file it for day or two.-
Mr.. Maddox shall leave this after.
noon."
gave the promise, and left her, still
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