The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-11-27
HIS AUNT'S LEGACY.
1t Serves as a Stepping Stone to
Fortune and Matrimony.


Fortune and Matrimony.
Charles Eames stepped into the office
of his friend Bowles, editor OF the
Glenville Courant.
How are you, Eames?" asked the
editor.
Il ought to feel happy, I suppose"
said the young man, little ruefully,
for I've just received notice of a leg
acy."
Indeed, i congratulate You"
''Wait till you hear what it is. -
''Wcll, what is it?''
My Aunt Martha has just died,
leaving fifty thousand dollars
ITO you? / congratulate you heart
lily
NO; she leaves it to a public insti-
tuition. She leaves me only her silver
watch, which she carried forty years.
''How is that?'
''She didn't approve of my becoming
an artist. She wished me to be
merchant If ] had consulted her
wishes / should, doubtless, have been
her sole heir. This small legacy is
meant more as an aggravation than
anything else
''But you can make your own way"
Il can earn a scanty living at pres
ent. / hope to do better by and by.
But you know my admiration for Mary
Brooks. If had been Aunt Martha's
sole heir l could have gained Mr..
Brooks consent to our marriage Now
it is hopeless"
II am not so sure of that This leg
acy may help you If You will agree
for one calendar mon tn not to mention
or convey the least idea of the nature
of your aunt's bequest l will manage
the rest
Il don't at all know what you mean,
Bowles.' said the young artist; but
am in your hands"
THAT is all wish. Now, remember
to express surprise at nothing; but let
matters take their course"
Very we'll"
In the next issue of the Courant the
young artist was surprised 10 read the
following paragraph:
I'VE are gratified TO record piece Of
good luck which has just befallen our
esteemed fellow citizen, the promising
young artist, Charles Eames. BY the
will of an aunt, recently deceased, he
comes into possession of piece of
property which has been in the family
for many years Miss Eames is re-
ported TO have left $4,000.
Really" thought the young man,
anybody would naturally suppose
from this paragraph that / had inher-
tied my aunt's entire property He
put on his hat and walked down the
street He met Ezekiel Brooks, presi-
dent of the Glenville national bank
Mr. Brooks beamed with cordiality.
My dear sir. permit me to congratu-
late you,' he said
You have read the Courant?'' said
Eames-
Yes; AMI / am delighted to hear of
your good fortune. Can | speak to you
on business moment?"
Certainly. Mr.. Brooks"
you'll excuse my advice, but know
you are not a business man. while
am. My young man, do you want to
make some money!"
Certainly, should be glad to do so. -
James Parker has five hundred
shares of the Wimbledon railway. 1t
stands at fifty-six. a figure much below
its real value. But Parker is nervous
and wants to-sell out | want You to
buy out his entire stock"
but, Mr.. Brooks"
Il know what you would say. 1t
may go down. but IL won't. | have ad-
tain. Buy him out, and you'll make a
handsome thing of it,
But how shall | find the money!
''Of course you haven't received your
legacy yet / know there are delays
No trouble about that Give your note
at ninety days and I'll indorse il. You'll
sell out before that time at a handsome
advance"
Il will place myself in your hands,
Mr.. Brooks, but you must manage the
business
Certainly; / shall only want your
signature when the documents are
made out BY the bye, come round and
dine with us, or have you another en-
gagement?"
Another engagement, If Eames had
fifty engag .ments he would have
broken them all for the privilege of
meeting Mary Brooks. This was the
first time he had been invited TO the
bankers table. The fact Is, until this
morning Mr. Brooks had scarcely
vouchsafed him more than a cool nod
ON meeting. But circumstances had
changed, or appeared to, and his be-
havior altered with il. Such is the
way of the world Ii was a very pleas
ant dinner. The young artist remained
afterw ard
II nave an engagement, Mr.. Eames,"
said Mr.. Brooks; "a meeting OF the
bank directors; but You mustn't go
away Mary will entertain you"
The young man did not go away, and
apparently was satisfied by the enter
tainment he received lie blessed his
aunt for her legacy. If only it had pro-
cured him this afternoons interview
with the young lady he admired But
il gained him more. Every few days