The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-08
HIS N LEGACY.

HOW are you, EameS! ASKED JIG
editor.
81 ought to feel happy, I suppose"
said the young man, a little ruefully,
"for I've just received a notice of a
legacy"
Indeed Congratulate you"
wait till you hear what it is"
"Weu, what is it,"
Ny Aunt Martha has just died,
leaving fit" thousand dollars"
"To you2 I congratulate you
heartily"
mo; 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 a
merchant. If I had consulted her
wishes l should, doubtless, have been
her sole heir. This small legacy is
meant more as an aggravation than
anything else"
But you can make your w way"
"Icane earn a scanty living at present.
1 hope to do better by and by. But
you know my admiration for Mary
Brooks. If l had been Aunt Martha's
sole heir l could have gained Mr..
Brooks consent to our marriage, Now
it is hopeless.
Il am not sure Of that. This legacy
may help you. If you will agree for
one calendar month not to mention or
convey the least idea of the nature of
your aunt's bequest I will manage the
rest"
81 don'tat all know what you mean,
Bowles," said the young artist; "but I
am in your hands"
THAT is all l wish. Now, remember
to express surprise at nothing; but let
matters take their course"
Very we'll"
In the next issue of the COurdTt the
young artist was surprised to read the
following paragraph:
1--WE are gratified to record a piece
of good luck which has just befallen
our esteemed fellow citizen, the prom
isingyoung artist, Charles Eames. By
the will Of an aunt, recently deceased,
he comes into possession of a piece of
property which has been in the family
for many years. Miss Eames is re-
ported to have left $50, OOO."
Really" thought the young man,
anybody would naturally suppose
from this paragraph that 1 had inner
tied my aunt's entire property" He
put on his hat and walked down the
street. He met Ezekiel Brooks. prea-
dent of the Chenille national bank.
Mr.. Brooks beamed with cordially.
my dear sir, permit me to con
graduate you" he said.
You have read the COur0nt2" said
Eames.
Eyes; and 1 am delighted to hear of
your good fortune. Can I speak to
you on business a moment?"
Certainly, Mr.. Brooks"
You'll excuse my advice, but I
know you are not q business man,
while I am. Ny young man, do you
want to make some money!"
"Certainly, I should be glad to do
80"
James Parker has five hundred
shares of the Wimbledon railway. 1t
stands at fftyeix, a figure much be
low it's real value. But Parker is ner-
vous and wants to sell out. I want
you to buy out his entire stock"
But, Mr.. Brooks"
Il know what you would say. It
may go down, but it won't Ihave ad-
vices that a speedy rise is almost GER
tain. But him out, and you'll make a
handsome thing of it."
But how shall l find the money!"
"Of course you haven't received
your legacy yet. 1 know there are de-
lays. No trouble about that. Give
your note at ninety days and I'll in,
dorse it. You'll sell out before that
time at a handsome advance"
81 will place myself in your hands,
Mr.. Brooks, but you must manage the
business"
Certainly; 1 shall only want your
signature when the documents are
made out By the bye, come round
and dine with us, or have you another
engagements"
Another engagement! If Eames had
fifty engagements 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