Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-30

Mr.. Bold. "My recollection is that when
the will was lnedo the child was baby.
That was the impression I gathered at
the tine.n
"The young lady may have died."
suggested Whitaker "It doesn't follow
that she is still alive because the testator
did not alter his will"
"There is one thing quite certain, -
said Mr. Bold with emphasis; "Capt.
Rosseter must not be allowed to have the
handling Of 100000. lie must renounce
and the money must he paid into courr,
which viii appoint proper guardian.
II don't fancy the captain will care
about renouncing," remarked Whittar
ker, ominously.
''He must" said Mr.. Bold, in his most
must take high hand with him, and in
sist upon it, can't stand by and let this
man get possession of the young lady's
fortune Did you find out his address?"
'Blenheim club, " responded Whitaker.
"Humph!'' snorted Mr.. Bold, seizing
his pen. However, ho wrote o polite
note to the captain, informing him Of Col
Trcmayne's death, and requesting him to
call on the following morning with refer
ence to the WILL
~ flatter myself that know how to
deal with person Of this stc:np," he re-
marked, as he handeu rhe' letter TO MS
clerk to be copied.
II will not stand by and see this poor
girl robbed
Mr.. Bold was very determined to have
his own way, and he felt very little doubt
that he would succeed. Consequently,
when Capt Rosseter called the next day
he received him With TN dir of calm as
slirance and superiority which was calcu
lated to lend weight to his counsels.
"Capt. Rosseter," ho said, little
stiffly, as his visitor seated himself in the
clients chair, " want to have chat
with you about our poor friends will
Had you heard of his death, by the way?'
"Yes," said the captain, who seemed
somewhat subdued and i'll at ease in the
presence Of the lawyer.
"Ah What was itp That dreadful
climate, I supposeY' inquired Mr.. Bold,
quietly taking stock of his companion.
"Dysentery," answered the captain
shortly.
Dear me! Poor fellowp' exclaimed
the lawyer, absently, as he unfolded the
will with deliberation. "Now, this is a
very unsatisfactory document" he ad
ded, in confidential tone. "To begin
with, it is sixteen years old. Extraordin-
ary that the testator should not have
changed his views in sixteer years"
Mr.. Bold glanced up at Capt. Rosseter
as he spoke; but the latter either had
nothing to say or else did not choose to
commit himself to an opinion. He re-
manned silent, and Mr.. Bold instinctively
mistrusted him the more on account of
his reticence.
"By his will, made sixteen years ago.
said the lawyer, meaningly, "the testa-
tor left everything he possessed to his
daughter and appointed you sole executor
and trustee and guardian of his child"
The lawyer looked keenly at his COM
panion as he made this announcement,
and felt puzzled by his demeanor But
being in suspicious mood, he was
chiefly struck by the fact that Capt.
Rosseter studiously avoided meeting his
gaze.
II suppose the young lady, Miss Tre-
mayne, is still alive?'' inquired Mr.. Bold.
eyes" answered the captain.
"She must be nearly grown up" con-
tinued Mr. Bold.
The captain nodded, but seemed by his
manner to wish to change the subject.
Mr.. Bold noticed this at the time, and
thought q good deal about it aftcrward.
tOf course, Capt. Rosseter," said Mr..
Bold, in his most convincing and all
thoritative tone, 'you will not take upon
yourself the responsibility thrust upon
you by this will, which, no doubt, was
never intended to stand"
"Why do you say that9' inquired the
captain, rather quickly.
"Well, frankly, Capt. Rosseter, be-
tween you and me, do you consider that
you are fitted to be a young lady's guard
ian? Excuse my outspokenness, added
the lawyer, endeavoring to soften his re-
marks by smiling and showing his false
teeth; 'but, really now, would you, in the
testator's place.
sAnyhow, there is the will, )" "interposed
Capt. Rosseter, evidently not liking the
insinuation.
eyes, here is the will, but I should
certainly advise you to wash your hands
of it," said Mr.. Bold, in fatherly man
ner. "What propose to do is to pay the
money-by the way, suppose there is
money?'
''I suppose So" said the captain, with
real or affected carelessness.
'Pay the money into court, and get u
legal guardian appointed" resumed Mr..
Bold, with cheerful confidence "You
will thus be relieved of all responsibility
and trouble"
The captain, who had become very red
and uncomfortable, made no answer to
this suggestion, but stretched out his
hand and took up the will. He read it
through carefully, and then proceeded to
fold it up.
II am entitled to have this, suppose?'
he said, almost deflantly.
"Well-er-yes, in strictness," I" replied
Mr.. Bold, completely taken aback.
"But it has to be proved and deposited in
the probate court"
''Yes, Iknow," replied the captain, ris-
ing from his seat and thrusting the docu-
ment into his pocket
"Am 1 to understand,'' gasped Mr..
Bold, turning crimson, "that you pro-
pose to employ your own solicitor?"
II have q solicitor" said the captain,
shortly. "Good day to you, Mr. Bold.'
"Stay! Stay, sir"' exclaimed Mr.. Bold,
endeavoring to control his Indignation,
which almost choked him. 81 must
trouble you to give me receipt for the
document"
"By all means, said the captain, who
seemed to have recovered his assurance
The lawyer struck the hand bell upon
his tablo sharply, and with forced calm
ness instructed Whitaker to prepare the
necessary receipt. This formality being
completed, the captain strobe out of the
office, leaving the lawyer and his clerk
staring at one another in speechless in
dignation.
'The man is rogue!' said Mr. Bold
as soon as he could speak.
"Means to collar the money" remarked
the clerk.