The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-03-06

DItllN IltIo "a ~
abstraction he allowed his arm to wan
der around Miss Silver's waist-'and
what more can he want? But some peo-
ple never are satisfied. 1t seems he is
determined to pry into futurity, and it
seems a pity to disappoint so laudable
an ambition, bnt duty-duty to myself
-compels me to interfere. dislike any
scandal or excitement. A coroners jury
would cause both, therefore we must
balk his little game"
"But howl" asked Lizzie curiously.
"a prudent general" said Guy laugh
thy, '.neyer contides his plans to his
army, particularly when the army Is
of the feminine gender; so excuse me;
NUNS the word. But rest assured, my
dearest Elizabeth, that unless your
worthy uncle shufles off this mortal coil
in n surreptitious manner before IL II.
tomorrow he viii not do it afterward-
of course | mean illegally. Farewell till
tomorrow"
Having concluded this address Guy
strobe off in a tragic manner, leaving
Lizzie greatly surprised, but still quite
treasured, for in her opinion what Guy
couldnt do wasn't worth doing.
The next morning Mr.. Maddox made
his appearance very saturnine and
gloomy. and ate his breakfast with a
mournful air that was terribly impress
siye. Having finished. he then took
leave of his niece in a feeling name
Il am about to leave YOU" said he
%mournfully. Il am about to end this
life of misery. l hope that you may be
happy"
"Oh, don't gor' said Lizzie, tearfully
clinging to him, and looking into his
face pleadingly.
ats useless. said Mr.. Maddox firm
". MY mind is fixed, and nothing you
can do can persuade me to relinquish my
purpose. But you, my dear child, shall
not be unprovided for. l intend tomake
my will in the few hours that are left
me, and you will not be forgotten.
Good-by, my dear child, farewell!'-and
then. after embracing his niece fervent-
ly, Mr.. Maddox rushed from the room
frantically and securely locked himself
into his own room and began to prepare
himself for his last journey.
Mine o'clock" he said to himself,
looking at his watch. Three hours
yet! Enough to do all l have to do!
First to make my Will"
The last will and testament of MI.
CYRUS Maddox was evidently not 4 long
one. as it was finished in less than an
hour.
eleven o'clock" said Mr.. Maddox,
aand | have finished. How slow the
time passes, to be sure. Now, what
shall l do until - o'clock, for l am de-
termined not to die until noon"-
A knock at the door.
"'Goawayr cried Mr.. Maddox angrily.
"You cant ONE in"
Il arr very sorry to disagree with
you" said a voice outside the door, 'sbut
l can come in. l have a duplicate key
here, and if you don't open the door !
will
Mr.. Maddox rose and unlocked the
door ~savagely, and Mr.. Guy Cheeyers
stalked into the room, carrying an OBJ
long box under his arm.
He placed the box on the table, and
then took a seat opposite Mr.. Maddox
and stared blankly at him.
what do you want asked Mr.. Mad
dox fercely. Don't you see l am en-
gaged?'
ooh, l know" said Guy, "what you
are about to Go, Don't think that l am
going to interference at all. But be-
fore you make your quietus | wish to
lss you a few questions. Have you pro-
sided for your niece's future welfare:'
What's that to YOU"
Miss Silver; SO her interests arc natural
ly mine"
Then she is provided ~for-amply."
Thank you for your information.
Very glad to hear it. And now -cuse
the apparent impertinence of the ques-
ton, but where is your will?"
Here" said Mr.. Maddox, laying his
hand on it.
Suppose You give it to me to take
care Of"
"Give it you. Why, pray:"
1T might become misplaced" ex-
planned Guy.
IN keep it myself" said Mr., Mad
dox roughly.
Then just leave q memorandum on
the table," said Guy earnestly, 'to
tell where it is. 1t will save trouble,
perhaps"
Get OUT cried Mr.. Maddox angrily.
"Ah, | see.' said Mr.. Cheevers coolly;
"in a hurry to begin. Well, l won't de-
tain you; but l have a little suggestion
to offer"
"Well?:' said Mr.. Maddox impatiently.
at is this" said Guy. Miss Silver
informs me that you have made several
previous efforts to cut short your trouble
and your breath, and always unsuccess-
fully. Now it seems to me you don't go
the right way about it. This box" and
here he opened the box before alluded
to, contains several little plans that l
think might please you. Here's one"
and he showed a little steel instrument.
whats that:' asked Mr.. Maddox Gu
riously.
This" said Guy, lis an article that
you can place round your neck like a
collar, then, by striking your hand on
the left side of your neck, q sharp spike
is driven right into your jugular
vein"-
'But that would kill mel" said Mr..
Maddox, staring.
well, amt that what you want"