Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-09-16

teSSIOn II ne ever ReCS into IL, Wn1Cn IS
somewhat doubtful. He wanted to
borrow five hundred dollars Of me the
other day."
"And Of me-. Did you let him
have it?"
mot I. I've enough to do with
my money without giving 1T away.
OF course he'd never have repaid it, "
"No, I suppose not. The GOODNESS
Of some people is refreshing"
"Well, I take it for granted old
Adam was much too shrewd to lavish
any Of his money on such q fellow"
"Trust him for that"
The young man was engaged in
reading a volume he had taken up,
and did not hear this conversation.
1t was interrupted by the entrance
of MI. Brief. Both the merchant and
the lawyer greeted him with defer
ence and c0rdialitH as q man whose
words might bring them prosperity
or disappointment. Alfred Graves
rose in a quiet, gentlemanly manner,
and bowed with the courtesy which
was habitual to him.
"Gentlemen," the attorney said, 81
hold in my hand the will of your late
relative. I will at once proceed to
read it,"
OF course his words commanded in
slant attention. ALI bent forward to
listen.
After the usual formula came the
following itcm,-
81 give and bequeath to my neph-
ew, James Holcomb, the sum of five
thousand dollars, to be held in trust
for his children.
ITO my nephew, Henry Holcomb,
i likewise give the sum of five thous-
and dollars, to be held in trust for
his children, to whose sole use the
income shall annually be paid.
ITO my only remaining nephew,
Alfred Graves, I give the sum of two
thousand dollars, to be appropriated
to his own use as he may see At.
II set aside the sum of two hum
dred thousand dollars to establish q
library in my native town, one-quar-
ter to be appropriated to the erection
of a suitable building, and the re-
mainder to constitute a fund, of
which the income only shall be en-
ployed for the purchase Of hooks"
Here the man of law made a pause.
The merchant and lawyer sat with
looks of blank disappointment and
anger, which they made no attempt
to conceal.
HE had no right to defraud his
relatives in this way" muttered
James.
cit is a miserable imposition"
said Henry Holcomb, sto put us off
with such a niggardly sum-"
"For my part I am quite satisfied"
said the young man. 81 have re-
ceived more than l expected.
sob, yes, it will be a great thin g
for a beggar like you," said James
sarcastically.
81 am not a beggar," returned the
young man proudly.
sGcntleman," said the lawyer, 81
have not finished reading the will"
He continued
'sMy faithful old dog Scipo, who is
now somewhat inf1rm, I trust one of
my nephews will be willing to take
home, and treat indulgently for the
sake, of the master to whom he was
attached.
"That's cool" calculated James.
GAS for me, I don't choose to be both
cred with the dog"
"But," said the lawyer, "since
your uncle has given you alegacy, are
you not willing to incur this slight
care and eXpense?"
II must absolutely refuse. Mrs.
Holcomb does not like dogs. nor do /.
Moreover, my uncle has treated me
too scurvily for me to Inconvenience
myself much or his account"
"Then will you take him?" asked
the solicitor, turning to the lawyer.
"Not l." said he struggling his
shoulders. 1.-THE dog may starve for
aught l care"
"And you, sir?:" turning to Alfred
Graves
81 will assume the charge Of
Scipio," said Alfred Graves. "It is q
slight acknowledgment for my uncle's
legacy"
"You may find him troublesome. ("
"That will make no difference.
While he lives he shall be comfort
ably cared for"
"What a model nephew" said the
merchant ~sarcastically.
"Good young man, said the other
relative with sneer.
Gentlemen, said the attorney, ST
will now read the codicil."
The two older men looked at each
other in surprise, which changed into
rage and dismay as they listened.
ITO that one Of my nephews who
shall agree to take charge of my dog,
being yet unacquatnted with this pro-
vision Of my WI, l bequeath the resi-
due of my property, amounting as
near as I can estimate, to 800, 600.
"You knew Of this" exclaimed the
elder men, turning wrathful faces to-
wards Alfred Graves.
"Not a word" said the young man.
81 am as much astonished as you can
be-"
"No one knew Of it except myself
said the attorney. 81 congratulate
you, MI. Graves on your large Access