Mower County transcript., 1890-07-16

| ,'iAS 10 ClaC, nave no luea. 1nero
is TO question that we ought to be joint
heirs"
.'True," said James. "That would
give us an eighth Of million apiece.
That would satisfy me-"
: "How about Alfred's chances"
queried the lawyer, glancing sharply
towards that part of the Office whore the
young man was quietly seated.
"Oh, he'll get nothing" said the mer-
chant, contemptuously. HE belongs to
beggarly stock, and q beggar he'll re-
main to the end of his days. Going to
be doctor, hear"
'Well, I wish him Joy of his profess
| sion, If he ever gets in it, which is some
what doubtful. He wanted to borrow
three hundred dollars of me the other
day"
"And of me. Did you let him have
it?"
'Not I. I've enough to do with my
money without giving it away. OF
course he'd never have repaid it"
mo, suppose not. The GOODNESS OF
some people Is refreshing.''
"Well, take it for granted old Adam
was too shrewd TO lavish any of his
money on such fellow"
r''Trust him for that"
The young man was engaged in read
ing volume he had taken up, and did
not hear this conversation. 1t was
interrupted by the entrance of Squire
Brief. Both the merchant and the
lawyer greeted him with Difference and
cordiality, as man whose words might
bring them prosperity Or disappoint-
ment. Alfred Graves rose in a quiet
and gentlemanly manner and bowed
with the courtesy. which was .habitual
to him. - = u }.e. - = /sA
"Gentlemen," the Squire said, II
hold in my hand the will of your late
relative. will at once proceed to read
Eit"s>s
OF course his words commanded in
slant attention. All bent forward to
listen. .......
After the usual formula, came the
following item: Il give and bequeathe
to my nephew, James Holcomb, the sum
of five thousand dollars, to be held in
trust for his children.
''To my nephew, Henry Holcomb,
likewise give the sum of five thousand
dollars. to be held in trust for his chill
dren, to whose sole use the income
shall annually be applied.
''To my only remaining nephew,
Alfred Graves, give the sum of two
thousand dollars. to be appropriated to
his own use, as he may see fit.
l. ~ %
thousand dollars to establish a public
library in my native city, one quarter
to be appropriated to the erection of a
suitable building, and the remainder to
constitute fund of which the income
only shall be employed for the purchase
of books This library shall be named
from me the Holcomb library."-
Here the notary made pause. The
merchant and lawyer sat with looks of
blank disappointment and anger which
they made no attempt to conceal.
"He had no right to defraud his rela-
tives in this way" muttered James.
1T is miserable imposition," echoed
Henry Holcomb; ''to put us off with a
niggardly five Thousand dollars"
''For my part, I am satisfied" said
the young man. IL have received more
than expected"
80, yes, it will be great thing for q
beggar like you," said James: sarcasti-
cally.
II am no beggar," said the young
man. proudly.
''Gentlemen," said the notary, II
have not finished reading the will"
MY faithful old dog, Scipio, who is
now somewhat infirm, l trust one of my
nephews will he willing to take home,
and treat indulgently for the sake of
the master to whom he was attached. :"
''That's COOL" calculated James. Gas
for me, l don't choose to be bothered
| with the dog"
| s'But" said the notary, 'since your
uncle has given you a legacy, are you
not willing to incur this slight care and
expense?"
Il must absolutely refuse. Mrs. Hol-
comb does not like dogs. nor ]. More
over, my uncle has treated me too
scurvily for me to inconvenience myself
much on his account"
! lnen Will you Jake nlm| ASKED inc
notary, turning to the lawyer.
'Not l." said he, struggling his
shoulders-''The dog may starve for
aught care"
''And you, sir?" turning to Alfred
Graves.
II will assume the charge of Scipio,"
said Alfred Graves. 1T is slight ac-
acknowledgement for my unc'e's legacy"
''You may find him troublesome"
''That will make no difference.
While he lives, he shall he comfortably
cared for" J. n sss4,
''What a model nephew!' said the
merchant, sarcastically, IT.
$''Good young mani" said the lawyer
with sneer. .s.
'sGentleman," said the notary, II will
now read the codicil." ss.s= >
/ The two elder men looked at each
other in surprise which changed into
dismay and rage as they listened.
To that one of my nephews who
shall agree to take charge IF my dog,
being yet unacquainted with this pro-
vision Of my will, l bequeathe the resi-