The herald., 1893-08-20

give US some olew to the whereabouts OF
this fortunate individual, who, upon es-
tabliAhing himself to be the son of one
Arthur Linton and his wife Maria, long
resident in College street, Cambridge,
but since dead, will be able to claim be-
ing considered millionaire"
What name did you say7" asked
Grubber, leaning forward toward his
visitor.
"The full name Of the young man we
are so anxious to find is Arthur Barton
Linton, his fathers sister having mar
ried a Joseph Barton, after whom young
Linton was named. My object, sir, ir
coming to you is that our firm has dis
covered that you were In years gone by
acquainted with the Lintons, and, fur
thermore, we had been informed that he
was believed to be an occasional visitor
at your house. If, sir, we have been
misinformed, / can only crave your par
don for my intrusion upon you."
"You are quite right, sir" said Grub
Der. II was acquainted with the Lin
tons of Cambridge during their lifetime,
and l remember that have heard that
the sister Of my old friend was married
to man Of the name Of Barton. with
whom she emigrated to Australia soon
after her marriage, and have occasion
ally seen young Linton, coming in con-
tact with him in the course of business,
he having occasionally submitted to me
plans Of buildings for which have con-
tracted."
"Then you can give me his addressY'
cried the other eagerly.
"That sir, regret I am unable to
furnish" said Grubber, the falsehood
tinting his sallow cheeks with red. "But
now ! remember the young man has
promised to submit some plans to me in
the course of few weeks with respect
to large building I am about to erect,
and think, sir, that to save yourself
further trouble and expense in your
search we had better wait till he lays
these plans before me, when can tell
him that If he calls upon your firm he
may hear something to his advantage"
"Perhaps SO, sir, said Mr.. Wills, rising
and taking up his bundle Of papers. 1--WE
are now assured Of his existence and of
the large commission which of course
we charge. But that deducted Arthur
Barton Linton will still be millionaire,
the envy of his own sex and the admira-
tion of the ladies. Lucky dog. All, M
Grubber, how I wish you and were as
fortunate as this young fellow, whose
future position will afford him all the
pleasures and luxuries of lifel You will
not fail to send him, sir, to us. and now
apologizing for taking up SO much of
your time, will bid you good day."
Mr.. Grubber bowed his visitor out and
then sank into his chair.
"Arthur Linton. the suitor for my
wards hand, q millionaire" he NUT
tered. "Ahl that had known this two
days ago; how different then would have
been my answer to himl"
AS he rose and thoughtfully paced the
room Arthur and Eva entered the apart
ment.
"Sir," said Arthur, 'I have come for
the last time to ask your permission to
wed your niece. For your consent she
joins her prayers to mine. 1t rests with
you, sir, whether our future lives are to
be rendered happy or miserable"
"Uncle," said Eva, throwing herself
at his feet, "by the memory Of your own
love, by the thought of what you and
my dear aunt would have suffered had
my grandfather refused his consent to
your union, conjure you to have pity
on those who love as truly and purely as
did yourselves, and by your consent
make your niece and Arthur happy"
"Well, well, my darling Eva, he said,
taking her hand in his own, .";far be IT.
from me to cause you pain. ! have been
thinking and have come to the conclu-
sion that perhaps after all was selfish
in desiring to keep you always with me.
It is but natural for man and woman to
love and to wed. Twill no longer be
stumbling block in the path of your hap
piness. Take her, Arthur; she is yours"
With glad cry the lovers sprang to
each others arms.
Eyes. she is yours" said Grubber.
"and now take my advice. Get spe-
cial license and get married as soon as
you can, for If l get another twinge Of
the confounded gout your wedding may
be long delayed"
A week later, as Mr.. Grubber drew on
his white kid gloves, he said:
II expect gentleman here this morn
ing-Mr. Parchment Wills. Show him
into the drawing room. Now, my dear,
am ready"
Eva, yelled for her bridal, placed her
hand on his arm, and he led her to the
carriage which was to convey her to the
church.
Half an hour later she returned home,
hanging on her happy husbands arm,
On entering the drawing room with
his guests Grubber found letter await
ing him.
Opening it, be read:
Sn-We find we have been for two years on
the wrong scent. The real claimant to Bar
toms fortune has come forward, proved his
right to the money and enriched by 100000
the firm Of Wills a. Draft
"Sold, by heaven!" gasped Grubber
as he crushed the letter in his hand and
strobe from the room.
Darling" said Arthur as he drew
his welded bride closer to him, "what
greater fortune can ! possess than the
loving heart I have won by lovers
stratagem. m."-Exchange.
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