The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-02-15

Just time to slip tiny note fn Dora's hand.
The friend that Mr.. Chorley had sent
for was long while making his appear
ance, as the summons followed him from
place to place, being always little too
late. he arrived few days before the
trial, and, calling on Miss Bertrand
brought her another note from Mr.. Chor-
ley. In this he said he had searched
everywhere except under the study floor.
and he wished now to have this done un-
der the supervision Of his friend, Mr..
Townley, who was to defend him ON the
trial. It was his desire Dora should be
present through the search.
Mr.. Harton gnashed his teeth in impo-
tent rage when he found he could not
prevent this. He had intended 10 de-
molish the tower at his earliest con
venience, but his daughters marriage
and the approaching trial had demanded
too much Of his attention to allow him
to engage in 1t Immediately. But he
was present when the workmen began to
remove the floor, and never left them for
an instant.
1t seemed as IL this would be as un-
successful as all the rest. No casket or
package Of any kind was found. Dora
drew long sigh Of disappointment.
II am afraid we must be convinced
now" Mr.. Townley said to her.
~ hope your client will be satisfied, -
was Mr.. Harton's neering retort. "We
will adjourn now, il you please"
Dora followed reluctantly. Stepping
from beam to beam, q nail caught her
dress, and she stopped to unfasten It..
She was in the center Of the room, where
the oaken table and high backed chair
generally stood, and, pausing, a curious
place in the beam attracted her atten-
ton. Calling to Mr.. TOwnley, he began
to examine it.
Hand me chisel," he said to one of
the wOrkmen; and slipping it in a little
creVice, which looked a. IL at some time
square had been cat out and replaced,
q vigorous wrench brought up the piece
There was a cavity containing a boz
that looked like dingy, rusted iron. Mr..
TOwnley brought it up to light with an
air Of triumph, while Mr.. HaTtOn stag
gered back in ghOStly whitene@.
I'VE will open IT," Mr.. TOwnley said
"There are a sufficient number Of wit
nesses;" and, failing to force the lock
drew of the hinges. Yes, there was the
will Dora could not repress a glsd CRY
of joy.
Mr.. Townley glanced it over. and ther
said to Mr.. Harton:
Can you tell me the date Of your
willr
Fifteenth of May, 1s--. It was dFawr
up the last time Capt Chorley was Al
home"
"This will is dated fve years befor,
that, but there Is = codicil attached
which bears the date of May "a"
Mr.. HartOn gave a despairing groan
Mr. Townley proceeded to read 1t. By
the first viii the property was divided
equally between the two boys; the codi
Gil provided, il Harold, who was thel
married, shonld die childless, his wifi,
should retain only life interest in tn,
portion, and at her death it should re
vert to Vincent. The same provision
was made for Harold, IL Vincent shoul,
die first and childless.
During this reading a new though
had occurred to Mr.. Harton., He woul,
make his antagonist prove this viii wa
> written by Capt. Chorley before he lef
the Cliffs on his last voyage. It Nigh
= be impossible to find the date of hi
going. So, although angry and disap
: pointed, he declared he would contes
the will to the last point.
Dora was too hopeful to be cast dow
, by this. She reserved her expressions O
delight for her mother and Jane, an,
longed impatiently for the time whel
she might congratulate Mr.. Chorley
But his trial did not end so happily a
, she had thought for. The sgidenc
Q against him was pretty strong, but, for
Q tunately for him, tho jury failed t
agree and the result was a new trial, a
4 Mr.. HartOn was obstinate and energetic
Then the two lawyers went to worl
with avidity 70 hunt up the missing
date. Mr.. Townley was successful
, Capt. ChOrley had remained at the Clid
J. two dnva after ma tfno tha .aaftso., 4