The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1882-11-03

correctness
II was symptom Of an unhealthy
frame II mind that lie neither expressed
nor felt indignation M the mans in
famous design. The only sentiment hc
was conscious ~ was keen disappoint-
ment. Yet az the bottom u his heart
there lurked dark and dangerous
scheme for turning the ex-lawycrs
basencss 10 account II suddenly oc-
Cured 10 him that Arthur was Just the
sort Of lad 10 b. easily imposed upon
BY an inscriptions scoindrel like
n Grips. II he could be induced 70 be-
lleye that he was aot legally entitled 10
his inheritance. there was no knowing
what might happen. The young man
had the reputation Of being chivalrous
and honorable almost 10 the point Of
absurdity. and II was quite possible that
he might voluntarily renounce his birth
right 10 avoid unpleasant disclosures.
The bare idea Of such contingency set
Medwyn Lancaster's brain on lire and
deprived him Of all moral conscious
ness He could not resist the tempfa-
ton Of suggesting 10 the lawyer TO call
4 upon Arthur and tell him his story.
4 which Mr.. Grips consented to do upon
receiving EGO for hi expenses. Mr. Lam
caster battered himself that his COM
panion attributed TO him the highest
motives for making this suggestion, but
in reality the aStute attorney guessed
pretty well what was passing in the
mind Of his patron.
To Do Mr.. Medwyn Lancaster justice.
il must be admitted that he suffered
severe qualms Of conscience during the
next ten days. He was not man
of high moral principle. but neither was
he able to reflect calmly upon what he
had done without remorse and uncasi-
ness. Yet he awaited the result 81 the
lawyer communication 70 Arthur Ian
caster with something like hopcfulncss.
and Il never occurred 70 him 10 put the
young mans mind ii rest.
lie was rudcly awakened from his
state Of mental apathy BY shocking
and startling occurrence. Poor Young
Arthur Lancaster was found dead in
his bed one morning. with bottle,
which had evidently contained laula-
mum. grasped in his hand. Mr.. Lam
caster was summoned 10 Cambridge As
the nearest relative Of the deceased. 10
attend the inquest. He went In fear
and trembling. overwhelmed with hor-
ror. and scarce able 10 realize the dread
full thing that had happened. 10 his
incxpressible relief. however. he found
the sad occurrence was regarded rs
purely accidental. So far Is he was
able to ascertain, the lawyer had never
called upon the young man. having
probably preferred 10 pocket the f20
without incurring further risk And
evidence was forthcoming at the inquest
that tile deceased had lately been in the
habit Of using laudanum to procure re-
lief from an attack OF acute neuralgia.
and verdict of death from misad-
venture was returned without hesita-
ton.
In this manner. apparently By the
mcrciful Intervention Of Providence.
did Medwyn Lancaster attain his heart 1
desire. His sudden accession 70 wealth
Of course ELECTED hearty congratulations
from large circle 81 friends He en-
tered Parliament. and. proiiting by his
official training. soon made his mark
AT present he * a distinguished member
Of society. fairly popular, highly respect
ed. and almost certain ere long to be
called to the Upper House.
But people think he - aging very
fast. His hair has grown white. his
frame is bent and shrunken, and there is
drawn and careworn look upon his
face which betokens troubled mind.
His friends say he Is killing himself with
overwork. while his political enemies
do not scruple to aver that he Is suffer-
ing from . guilty conscience The
latter little imagine how nearly they
have guessed the truth. The secret u
his unhappiness may be traced to a
letter which he received from Italy Z
few days after Arthur Lancaster's 4. death.
The letter itself is no longer in exist
cnce, having been Immediately de-
stroyed. but every word contained in Il
IS branded on his memory, and will
haunt him 70 the day Of his death. Il
ran thus:
DEAR UNCLE MEDwyx: ! am sending this
letter 20 friend N italy 70 post, and by the
] have learned the secret which you 20 nobly
and generously concealed from me. ] brihcd
the person Who brought the news 20 leave the
q s i u soa Il
rights. The truth 4. that I wish % take every
prccaution 10 conceal. II possible, the motive
/ have thought , re MATER matter over. and my
course q clear. 10 save my own honor. and
thar of my dear parents, and 20 restore 20 you
effected IN one way. l sacrifice my life cheer
fully with that object. Pray 70 the good God
70 have mercy on NV SOUL
There 4 ! bright aide 10 this terrible mis-
fortune. for II has explained 10 me much that
seemed strange IN yol1r conduct. Forgive me
for the wrong ! have unintentionally done
nephew, AHTHCIl
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