Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-18
Col. Tremayne's Will.


one morning, n letter bearing an Egyp-
tian postmark. 1t turned out to be a
communication from IA stranger, in
forming him of the death in the Sou.
dan of Colonel Ernest Tremayne, and
reminding the lawyer that the will of
the deceased was in his possession,
AHA y exclaimed Mr.. Bold, CLAN
cling at the inscription. 'Will Of Mr..
Ernest Tremayne, ell Dated sixteen
years ago. Executor, Mr.. j. Rosset-
err
Captain Rosseter ! l know the
man. exclaimed Mr.. Bold. Il forgot
what I've heard of him, but | fancy
his reputatian is little tarnished. So
he is the executor, is he Oh a very
doubtful character-quite on adyen-
turer, in fact, said Mr.. Bold, looking
more and more scandaliZad. Il wonder
what the will says lie added.
Under the circumstances he felt 40
scruple about opening the envelope anc
unfolding the will. And glancing at
its contents, he said aloud
'He appoints his friend, James Ros'
setter, executor, and trustee aud guard.
ian of his infant daughter. Every
thing to the child
Not much of an executor and trus-
tee observed Mr.. Bold's clerk, Whit
taker, disparagingly. a nice sort of
guardian for young lady,
Pm afraid this is very serious, Whit
taker,' said Mr.. Bold, looking perturb-
ed. Il had entirely forgotten about
this will, or | would certainly have
suggested to the testator to make anoth-
er. He made it when quite young
mani recollect now his telling me
his wife was just without suffi.
cient reflection as to the character of
his friend. In those days | dare say
there was nothing against this young
Mr.. Rosseter.'
Mr.. Bold was one of those old fash
ioned, fussy, self-important FRACTION
ers who are apt to assume sort of pa
ternal authority over his clients. But
he was extremely honest and conscien-
tious, and his main idea was to pro-
mote the welfare OF those who consult
ed him. He had for some years past.
heard rumors concerning Captain Ros-
setter, which he now considered he
ought clearly to have brought to the
testator's knowledge. 1t was true that
he was not personally acquainted with
the captain, and could not vouch for
accuracy of the scandals that had come
to his ears. But he knew Captain Ros-
setter to be an impecunious gentleman,
addicted TO betting and gambling, a
club lounger, without visible means of
subs istence loud voiced, jovial.
easy going. dissipated person, of a type
regarded by grave men of business with
horror and distrust.
The old lawyer fdgetted good deal
during the day, nor was his uneasiness
aliayed by the report of his clerk OF
his interview with Messrs. Overland &
Co., the army agents. From these
gentlemen he had learned that Colone
Tremayne had contrived to amass a
considerable fortune during his exile
and had remitted home for Investment
from time to time sums amounting in
the aggregate to nearly 920, 900.
Whitaker could obtain no information
regarding the daughter of the deceased
man. Col Tremayne's agents recOl-
lected that they used at one time to
pay for the child's schooling at Rrigh.
ton, but this was many years ago, and, :,
at the present moment, they knew
nothing whatever about the young
lady.
'She can't be of age yet,' remarked
Mr. Bold. My recollection is that
when the will was made the child was a
baby. That was the impression l
gathered at the tim G.
The young lady may have died,
suggested Whitaker. 1T doesn't fol-
low that she is still alive because the
testauor did not alter his WILL
There is one thing quite certain,
said Mr.. Bold, with emphasis Cap.
tain Rossiter must not be allowed to
have the handling of 100000. He
must renounce, and the money must
be paid into court, which will appoint
proper guardian. Did you find out
| his address p
'Blenheim Club responded Whit
taker.
'Humph = snorted MI. Bold, seizirg
his pen.
However, he wrote polite note to
the captain, informing him of Colonel
Tremayne's death, and requesting him
to call on the following morning with
reference to the will.
Mr.. Bold was very determined to
have his own way, and he felt very lit
tie doubt that he would succeed. Con-
sequently. when Captain Rossetter
called the next day, he received him