Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-09-10

merchant contemptuously. .sHe BE-.
longs to beggarly stock, and q beg
gar he'll remain to the end OF his
days Gong to be a doctor, l hear. -
"Well. I wish him joy Of his pro-
fession II he ever gets into it, which Is
somewhat doubtful. He wanted to
borrow five hundred dollars of me the
other day."
"And of me Did you let him
have it?"
'sNot L I've enough to do with
my money without giving 1t away.
OF course he'd never have repaid it, {"
mo, 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 a fellow"
Crust him for that"
The young man was engaged in
reading volume he had taken up
and did not hear this conversation.
1t was interrupted by the entrance
Of Mr. Brief. Both the merchant and
the lawyer greeted him with defer
ence and cordialitY, as a 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, II
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. All bent forward to
listen.
After the usual formula came the
following item,-
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,
l 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.
'To 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.
Il set aside the sum of two hun
dred thousand dollars to establish a
library in my native town, one-quar-
ter to be appropriated to the erection
Of suitable building, and the re-
mainder to constitute a fund, of
which the income only shall be en-
ployed for the purchase of books"
Here the man of law made pause.
The merchant and lawyer sat with
looks of blank disappointment and
anger, which they made no attempt
to conceal.
'tHe had no right to defraud his
relatives in this way" muttered
James.
ut is a miserable imposition"
said Henry Holcomb, Ito put US of
with such a niRgardly sum-"
"For my part am quite satisfied,
said the young man. II have re-
ceived more than I expected.
''Oh, yes, it will be a great thin &
for beggar like you," said James
81 am not a beggar," returned the
young man proudly.
''Gentleman," said the lawyer, II
have not finished reading the will"
He continued
''My faithful old dog Scipo, who Is
now somewhat inflrm, 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, don't choose to be both
cred with the dog"
"But" said the lawyer, ''since.
your uncle has given you a legacy, are
you not willing to incur this slight
care and expense?"
II must absolutely refuse. Mrs
Holcomb does not like dogs. nor do L
Moreover, my uncle has treated me
too scurvily for me to Inconvenience
myself much on his account"
"Then will you take him?" asked
the solicitor, turning to the lawyer.
'Not l." said he Struggling his
shoulders. 'The dog may starve for
aught l care"
Sand you, sir?" turning to Alfred
Graves
II will assume the charge of
Scipio," said Alfred Graves. ut is a
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 fol"
"What a model nephew" said the
sarcastically
''Good young man. said the other
with sneer.
Gentlemen, said the attorney, 81
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 unacquainted with this pro-
ricion If INV wi0 I hounoo IN fha roo;