West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-11-04

nc must, snld Alr. bold, IN his most
| impressive manner. "If necessary, I
must take high hand with him, aud in.
sist upon IL. l can't stand by and let this
man get possession OF tho young lady's
| fortune. Did you find out his addrcsSg"
| "Blcnhcim club, Observation-Disclosures.
"llumph" snortcd Mr.. Bold, setting
his pen. However, he wrote polite
note TO the captain, informing him OF Col
Tremaync's death, and requesting him TO
call on the following morning with refer
| encc TO the Will
/ II flatter myself that know how 10
| deal with person Of this stamp nc re-
marked, as he handed the letter 20 his
| clerk To- he copied
| 81 will not stand ny and see this poor
/ girl robbed"
| Mr.. Bold was very determined 10 have
his own way, and nc felt very little doubt
that he would succeed Consequently.
/ when Capt. Rossctcr called the next day
he received him with an air OF calm as.
snrance and superiority which was calcu-
| lated To lend weight TO his counsels
Capt Rossetrr," he said, n little
sttfiiy, as his visitor seated himself I'm the
clients chair, " want to- have n chat
! with You about our poor friends will
Had you heard OF his death, by the wayi-
! Yes, y said the captain, who seemed
somewhat subducd and IN at ease in the
/ presence OF the lawyer.
"Ahl What was 81 That dreadful
climate, suppose inquired Mr.. Bold,
] quietly taking stock OF his companion.
| "Dyscntcry, answered the captain
shortly.
Dear met Poor fcllowN' exclaimed
the lawyer, absontly, as he unfolded tho
| Will with delibcration "Now, this Is n
| very unsatisfactory document, " he ad-
ded, in confidential tone. "To begin
/ with, IL is sixteen years old Extraordin-
/ nry that the tcstator should not have
| changed his views in sixteen years"
| Mr.. Bold glanced up at Capt Rossetsr
/ IA he spoke; but the latter either hnd
nothing 10 say or else did not choose to
commit himself To an opinion. lie re-
mained silent, and Mr., Bold instinctivcly
/ mistrustcd him the moro on account OF
. his rctiCenCe.
by his will, made sixteen years ago. ~
said the lawyer mcaningly, "tho testa-
/ tor left everything lac possessed 10 his
daughter aud appointed You sole executor
ana trustee and guardian OF his childn
The lawyer looked keenly Mt his com
pnnion as hc made this announcement
and felt puzzled 10y his demeanor. But
I being in suspicious mood, he was
. cmciy struck 10y the fact that Can't
Rossetcr studiously avoided meeting his
| gaze.
81 suppose the young lady, Miss IRE
mayno, is still alivcy" inquired Mr.. Bold
Yes, 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 good deal about IL afterward
"Ot course, Capt. Rosseter," said Mr.
Bold, I'm his most convincing and nu-
thoritativc 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 thatf" inquired the
captain rather quickly.
well, frankly, Capt Rossetcr. be-
tween you and me, do you consider that
you are fitted to be young lady's guard
lanY Excuse my outspokcnness, ," added
tho lawyer, endeavoring TO soften his re.
marks by smiling and showing his false
teeth; but, really now, would YOU in the
testator's place"
Anyhow, there is the will " interposed
Capt kosseter, evidently not liking the
insnuatiOn.
Yes, here is the will, but I should
certainly advise You TO wash your hands
OF it," said Mr.. Bold, i'm fatherlv mnn-
/ ner. What propose 10 do is TO pay the
money! 80
~ suppose so, " said the captain, with
real or affected carclessness.
Pay the money into court, and get n
/ legal guardian appointed" " resumed Mr.
/ Bold, with cheerful confidence. you
/ VIII thus he relieved Of all responsibility
( ard trouble -
The captain, who had become very red
and uncomfortable, made no answer to
] rFHf a ion
hand and took up the viii lie read Il
through carefully, and then proceeded to
| fold 10 up.
~ am entitled to have this, / supposey''
/ hc said, almost deGantly
/ Well -er-yes, in strictness, " replied
/ Mr.. Bold, completely taken aback
But IT has TO be proved and deposited in
( the probate court"
"Ycs, know" replied the captain. ris-
/ ing from his seat and thrusting tho docu-
mcnt into his pocket.
Am ] 90 understand. " pnsped Mr.
/ Bold, turning crimson, "that YOU pro-
\ pose to employ your own SOLICITOR"
II have solicitor, " said the cnptaiu.
/ shortly. Good day 20 you, Mr. Bold. +"
'6tay Stay, slr' exclaimed Mr.. Bold
| endeavOring 20 control his indignation.
/ which almost choked him "I must
/ trouble you TO give me receipt for the
document
/ BY all means, said the captain. who
/ seemed 10 have recovered his assurance.
The lawyer struck the hand bell upon
/ his table sharply, and with forced calm
\ ness instructed Whitaker 90 prepare the
/ necessary receipt. This fornnlity being
/ completed, the captain strobe ont Of the
! Office, leaving the lawyer and HIS clerk
/ staring Mt one another In spoechless In
/ di0nation
The man IS n rogucW said Mr. Bold
/ as soon as nc could speak.
means 20 collar the money. ' remarked
I the clerk
Not if ! can help it"' exclaimed Mr.
/ Bold with unusual energy. "IU nppIv
/ 20 the court Immediately and have the
man removed from his Office"
You Will have to get evidence first 80
said Whitaker, prudcntly.
'Poohl his reputation will be su0I-
/ cicnt returned Mr.. Bold, impaticntIv
However, when he came to- make in
quirics about Capt ROssetcr-wbicb he
/ proceeded 20 do forthwith i'm tho heat Of
/ his virtuous indiQnation-he found A.
more difficult than he had imagined 10
I convict him Of serious misconduct Tho
I captain he'd led the life II man
about town. had had numerous trausac-
1 tons with the money lending fraternity.
bod played high and drunk pretty frccly
ond there wcro dark corners I'm his
carccr which would not, pcrhape hive