Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-25
A FORGOTTEN WILL.

pOstmark 1t turned ont to be II COM
muniCation from a stranger, informing
him of the death in the Soudan of II Col.
Ernest Trcmayne, and reminding the
lawyer that the will of the deceased WAS
in his possession.
'Whittakcr," said Mr.. Bold, looking
over his glasses at his confidential
clerk. who at that moment entered the
room, there is a letter here-Confound
the man. why can't he write plainly, !
can't deCiphcr his name'-tclling me Of
the death of Col Tremayne | don
recollcCt such person
'Trcmayne, TremayDeH' repeated the
clerk. 1t must be one Of the TIrmayncs
of Newmarsh. There was cousin or "A
relative who came here once on business,
many years ago" added the invaluable
Whitaker. Frightening. HE was mixed
up in an awkward gambling transaction,
and the young man had TO leave his regi-
ment. He went abroad, and entered
some foreign service"
"Oh! yes, yes! | recoliect," ," interposed
Mr.. Bold. But that must lie many
years baCk-ten or fifteen years
Fifteen, at least, acquiesCed Whitta-
ker.
How about his will? Have got it,"
asked Mr.. Bold.
Yes. I'm pretty sure, now | come TO
think Of it, that the will is in the tin box
i'll the strong room, with the mscella
neous." said Whitaker
The clerk left the room, in obedience
TO gesture from his master, to search
for the document, while Mr. Bold occu-
pied himself with the remainder of his
correspondence. After short interval
Whitaker returned with n self satisfied
air, carrying u large sealed envelope in
his hand.
"AhaH exclaimed Mr.. Bold, taking
possession of it and glanCing at the in
scription upon it. "Will of Mr.. Ernest
Tremayne. eh! Dated sixteen years ago.
Executor, Mr.. J. RoSseter"
He was mixed up in that gambling
business, too" remarked Whitaker.
"He left the army, | think, at the same
time He is about town still-quite the
swell. I've seen him driving in the
park"
Capt. RoSseter! OF course. Iknow the
man." exclaimed Mr.. Bold. II forget
what I've heard of him. but l fancy his
reputation is little tarnished. So he is
the executor, is he;'
Il think we had to sue him once, sir
not very long ago. A dishonored accept
ance"
YES, yes To be sure Oh, very
doubtful character-quite an adventurer,
in fact, " said Mr.. Bold, looking more and
more scandalized.
Il wonder what the will sayss" he ad-
ded
Under the circumstances he felt no
scruple about opening the envelope and
unfolding the will. After glancing at
its contents, he said aloud:
He appoints his friend, James Rosse-
ter, sole executor and trustee and guard
ian of his infant daughter. Everything
TO the child"
Not much of an executor and trus-
tee, observed the correct Whitaker,
disparagingly. "A nice sort of guardian
for "A young lady"
I'm afraid this is very serious, Whit
taker," said Mr.. Bold, looking perturbed.
Il had entirely forgotten about this will,
or ! would certainly have suggested to
the testatOr TO make another. He made
il when quite young mani recollect
now his telling me his wife was Just
dead-without sufficient reflection as TO
the character Of his friend. In those
days, | dare say, there was nothing
against this young Mr.. Rosseter."
Mr.. Bold pursed his lips ominOusly as
he spoke Whitaker, who seemed to
share his masters uneasiness added:
NO doubt, having lived abroad so
many Years. the testator heard no rumors
about the captain"
1t is probably another instance of that
fatal prOCrastination,n said the lawyer
severely. u dare say, if the truth were
known, he never intended the will 10
stand. However, it can't be help 3D." he
concluded, with a shrug of his should
ers. Il am nearly certain that Overland
* Co. of Charing Cross, were poor Ire
maynG's agents. You might take my
card and step down and see them, Whit
ta&er. Possibly they may know whether
there is any property, and where the
daughter is. You must also find out
Capt. RoSseter' : address. | must write
TO him and ask him to call"
Mr.. Bold was one OF those old fash
ioncd, fussy, self-impOrtant practitioners
who are apt to assume a sort of paternal
authority over their clients. He was in
clined 10 be pOmpous and patronizing.
But, on the other hand, he was extremely
honest and conscientious, and his main
idea was to promote the welfare of those
who consulted him. The unearthing of
Col. Tremayne will, which he had en-
tirely forgotten, veXed him a good deal,
for he accused himself of having neg
leCted his clients interests in permitting
the document to remain in its present
form. He had for some years past
heard rumOrs concerning Capt Rosseter
which he now considered he ought clearly
to have brought to the testator's knowl-
edge. II was true that he was not per
sonally acquainted with the captain, and
could not vouch for the accuracy of the
scandals that had come to his ears. But
he knew Capt. Rosseter to be an impe
cunious gentleman, addicted to betting
and gambling, club lounger, without
visible means of subsistence; a loud
voiced, jovial, easy going, dissipated
person. of type regarded by grave men
of business with horror and distrust.
The old lawyer fidgeted good deal
during the day, nor was his uneasines~
allayed by the report Of his clerk of his
interview with Messrs Overland & Co .
the army agents. From these gentlemen
he had learned that Col 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
100000. Whitaker could obtain no il,
formation regarding the daughter of Il .
deceased man. Col. Tremayne's agen ;
recollected that they used at one time /.
pay for the child's schooling at Brighton.
but this was many years ago, and, at the
present moment, they knew nothing
whatever about the young lady.
she can't he of age yet, - remarked
Mr.. Bold. My recollection is that when
the will was made the child was a baby.
That was the Impression 1 gathered at
the time
THE young lady may have died, -
suggested Whitaker. 1T doesn't follow
that she is still alive because the testator
did not alter his will"
There is one thing quite certain,
said MIR. Bold, with emphasis; Capt
Rosscter must not be allowed to have the
handling OF %" 900. He must renouncr