Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-18

the way p
Yes said the captain, who seemed
somewhat subdueu and i'll at ease in
the presence of the lawyer.
'Ah What was it ? That dl cad.
full climate, suppose p inquired Mr..
Bold, quietly taking stock of his COM
panion. Now this is o very unsatis-
factory document. he added, in con-
fidental tone. TO begin with, it is
sixteen years old. Extraordinary that
the testator should not have changed
his views in sixteen years.
Mr.. Bold glanced up at Captain Roa-
setter as he spoke but the latter eth
er had nothing to say or else did not
/ choose to Commit himself to an opin.
ion. He remained 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 ex
ecutor and trustee and guardian of his
, child
The lawyer look ed keenly AT his COM
panion as he made this announcement,
and felt puzzled at his demeanor. The
captain hung his head for moment
and then blew his nose violently. One
would almost have imagined that he
was sentimentally affected by the
news. But the lawyer, being in a sus-
picious mood, was chiefly struck by the
fact that Captain Rosseter studiously
avoided meeting his gaze.
Il suppose the young lady. Miss Ire.
mayne, is alive still p inquired Mr..
Bold.
Yes answered the captain.
She must be Learly grown up con-
tinued Mr.. Bold.
The captain nodded, but seemed by
his manner to wish to change the sub
ject. Mr.. Bold noticed this at the
time, and thought good deal about it
afterward.
OF course, Captain Rosseter,' said
Mr.. Bold, in his most convincing and
and authoritative 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 that p inquired the
captain, rather quickly.
We'll, frankly, Captain Rosseter, be-
tween you and me, do you consider
that you are fitted to be young lady's
guardian /? Excuse my outspoken-
ness,' added the lawyer, endeavoring
| to soften his remarks by smiling and
showing his false teeth. but really,
now, would you in the testator's place
-,
Anyhow, there is the will inter-
posed Captain Rossetter, evidently not
liking the inslnuation.
Yes, here is the will, but | should
certainly advise you to wash your
hands out of it, said Mr.. Bold, in a
fatherly manner. what | propose to
do is to pay the money by the way, l
suppose there is money p
Il suppose so, said the captain, with
real or affected earneStneSs.
PAY the money into court and get
a legal guardian appointed, resumed
Mr.. Bold, with cheerful confidence.
You will thus be relieved of all respon-
sibility aud trouble
The captain, who had become very
red and uncomfortable, made no an =
swer to this suggestion, bnt sire tc he'd
out his hand and took up the will. He
read it through carefully, and then pro-
ceeded to fold it up.
Il am entitled to have this, | sup
pose, he said, almost defiantly.
well l-er-yes, in strictness,' replied
Mr.. Bold. completely taken aback.
But it has to be approved and deposit
ed in the probate court
Yes, l know replied the captain,
rising from his seat and thrusting the
document into his pocket.
Am to understand gasped Mr..
Bold, turning crimson, that you pro-
pose to employ your own solicitor =
Il have a SOLICITOR said the captain,
shortly. Good day to you, Mr.. Bold
stay Stay. sir = exclaimed Mr..
Bold, endeavoring to control his indig-
nation, which almost choked him. Il
must trouble you to give me receipt
for the document
BY all means,' said the captain, who
seemed to have recovered his assur-
ance.
The lawyer struck the hand-bell up
on the table sharply, and with forced
calmness instru cted Whitaker to pre-
pare the necessary receipt. This for
malty being completed, the captain
strobe out of the office, leaving the law
yer and his clerk staring at one another
in speeches indignation.
The man is a rogue y said Mr.. Bold