The Opelousas courier., 1892-04-02
And Kitty stopped at her pail, and

"SSSA -
Hugh stood a minute, salt-bag j
hand. forgetful of his cattle, when HI
saw ST Doss riding up and then dis
mounting. 81 tethered hishorse fo thu
pendant limb Of a beech tree, and theI
strobe forward. He had the reputation
of being the most forward young man il
the country; but he had a very EN-
barrassed air now.
"Howdy, Hugh"
"Howdy, ST."
"Folks all well2"
"Yes. Your'n2"
illustrate, thank " Our bes
brood sow's sort o lilnpish. I ALLOW
she's been eatin' SO ,ethin' afore W
brought her outen he woods"
stL.kely."
And then the two stood like ex-
hausted receivers. At last Doss broke
out.
"I've been allowin' to git married."
"Yes9n
"I'd like you to put in a word fol
me-"
"Mea Who's the glrl2"
kitty M'Kissen."
"Not-our-Kitty!"
eyes. I'm not quite sure whether
she favors me or not. I've been aroun
some, but someho v 1 amt got the nerve
to speak out. Couldn't you SCUM her
an find out?"
tour Kitty why, ST, she's a little
girl. She's too young"
"She's eighteen year old. I hearn
Miss M'Kissen say SO. You know,
though, I'm tol'rable welI-to-do, an
don't owe no man a dollar. I love the
very ground she wallis on"
"Well,o said Hugh, after a pause,
"WeT see about it. Anything new2"
"There just is. There s a fellow down
to the towns f%urriner from the East
got UP in store clothes al mig'aty sassy
lookin', an he's been inqulrin' about
John Markham's folks. Sea he's a kin
to 'em an 5 gWine to come and hunt up
Kitty
aNol What's his name2n
"Calyin Burnett. He's a lawyer
where he lives"
"Burnett? Must be kin to Kttty's
mother. You told him vhar she ISL"
Eyes; and thar he comes now, on Sol
Dingess's eiayband mar"
II was d sprdcely dressed stranger who
up, aud, leading his mare, came to.
ward them. It was not necessary to tell
his kinship, for he "favored" Kitty, as
say IN the hills. The same eyes
and forehead, but heshad q square chin:
He explained his business.
"Coine into the house, Mr.. Burnett"
said Hugh. "Kitty will be back from
spring house, presently.
Doss was anxious to learn everything,
but as 10 one asked him to remain, went
of reluctantly. Presently Kitty came
and the newcomer introduced himself
her first cousin, the son of her mothers
brother.
"0f course said Burnett, aI am
very glad to know a near relative, espec-
when she's a pretty girl; but l did
lot come for that. / am here on bust
less. Do you know anything of your
history2n
mo, sir"
sob, don't sir me, Kitty; we are
cousins. Call me cousin CAL
four father ran off with my aunt, having
her against grandfather's com.
aand. Grandfather disowned her, aud
vas very bitter. But when he died, he
eft one-half of his property to father
bsolutelys and the other half in trust.
he nature Of the trust was explained in
sealed paper, moi to be opened until
fter fathers death, and to be carried
ut by his executor. I believe father
new its nature. The trust none in
reased under my fathers prudent man.
cement, and that share of the estate
mounts to more than what | inherit. It
nearly twice as much. / opened the
aper, and the instructions are thas |
m to pay it over to the heir or heirs of
atherine Markham. lam satisfied from
that you are the heir, Kitty,
nd / am ready to transfer to you, under
proper legal form, nearly ninety
lousand dollars. / congratulate you.
itty. You will be able to lire East, as
omfortably as possible, on an income
Efficient, I suppose, for a single gentle
onan.n
Ninety thousand dollars The amount
azed Kitty, and struck the M,Kissens
umb. It was d fairy tale, and the
oung lawyer looked like an enchanter.
ugh was considered rich there, with
s. than . fifth of the sum but ninety
lonsand dollars
Alt last Kitty asked:
.sMr. Burnett-Cousin Calvin-must T
ve there to get the money 2
mo. You can live where you like;
1t If you want to enjoy life, the
is the place for you. You are your
VA mistress, 81, ait least, will be at
Fenty-one. IN the meanwhile, the court
re will probably let you name your
IN guardian and trustee"
THANK you, cousin. I am glad to
you; glad to have this unexpected
RUNE, and would be glad to see 3 place
at 4 have hear5 80 much OF. But the
~ kin I ever knew, though not Of my
GOD, are dear to me. Thisi Is my only
may visit the East, butt could
+ stay there
The news Of Kittys wonderful Inherit
ee 500 spread. Rurnor Increased ii
an additional cipher. II was heard
with q thrill Of awe and envy. It was
d that the dashing s.furriners was to
TRY Kitty, and take her away imaiedi-
'iJy and Josiah Doss was in inc gulf Of
SPAR. Hugh knew better, 50 far as
tty's views went. but he felt i sinking
the heart. Kitty would stay. bnf