The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-02-03

StoTy hHoft, the Olu Reutienou uho
made his will. lie acquainted me with
its contents aud desired that I convey |.
il to his lawyer. on my way homo that
afternoon.
mir. Thurston." he concluded II
hope you appreciate the position in
which have placed you. You are the |
only one who knows the contents OF
that paper save myself and my lawyer.
This document must, Of course. be kept |
absolutely secret until am dead
Therefore, in conveying it to Mr.
Brunson, you will. OF course, use every
precautiou not TO lose it. II Is ncccs-
sary that he should have it to-day IL
he is out. give II TO Mr. Rollins, his
clerk. with instructions to have it de-
livered to him as soon rs possible"
lie handed me the document, which
at once put among the other impor-
tant papers. in the pocket OF my street
coat, hanging in the closet ! went
back to my desk TO finish the mornings
business. intending to deliver the VIII
on my way up town, that afternoon.
had hardly resumed my work when
Mr.. Vantwillcr requested me to 90 on
some errand for him. The nature Of
it is mmatcrial. 1t was only down
stairs but was gcue about half an
hour.
As returned, heard laughter in
the Office. Upon entering l noticed
that the banker was entertaining
some friends. Two gentlemen were
there with him, AMI all were laugh
ing heartily The old gentleman APP
peared very jolly. His mind was cv-
idently undergoing one Of those nu-
merous relaxations so frequen mt in him
They were just preparing to leave Tor
luncheon: and while they were talking
and laughing l wen. over to the closet
70 chang my duster for my sack coat
As did so fel, for the papers in my
} pocket. They were there all righta
Before leaving turned at the door
to bid the banker good day; bu. he was
so engrossed in his attention to his
friends that did not feel it my place
to interrupt him. So l closed the door
after me and descended into the street
l stopped at restaurant to get q
luncheon and then started Tor Mas
sau street, where Mr.. Brunson's OF
fee was. was in no particular hurry
having the entire aftc rnoon i'll when Y
deliver the important document. and So
sauntercd along slowly. making plans
for the rest of tn. day. and thinkin,
over the conversation | had had tina
1 morning with Mr. Vantwiller ha'
not far to go. however. and soon ar
rived at the la vycrs Office sent u
t nv card and awaited II reply. II came
V saving that Mr.. Brunson was not in
: but that the clerk would attend 7
Y everything. The clerk happened to
& INV particular friend, Ned Rollins
= slow dye do. Thurs" he exclaimc
(. as | entered. 40 the old man Ina
made his will. Mr.. Brunson told IN
e about it this morning. Oh. fe'
e That's all right I'll attend to ever,
4 thing. Just hand 1t over to M
l Brunson won't be back until to-mo'
row morning. Unexpected busines
y you know. How's your sister? Hear
n from her lately?"
IS While he was saying this, had take
ID the bundle Of papers out of my poke
ID I stood with them in my hand waitir
'e for him TO finish
ne "Yes, vantwiller has made his will
IS. replied I, ignoring his last questio
70 ..Will you please give this documel
of Ia Mr.. Brunson in the-cr--that
ia when l find it, Why. ! surely put
as in with these papers. Where in Il
he deuce can it be? Let me see. now.
IS go over the package again. No. \
X heavens, man, the will is not there.
n ltwa even so. Tw.ce l went ov
rl.sa
at failed TO find the object of my scare
pr. NV heart seemed TO give a great Dire
ny and n violent throbuing began in I
set throat know l must have turn
as male. for Rollins came forward and .
la claimed:
.Why, Thurs. What's the troub
'ys You are as white as "A ghost. Have
", You rot the wil?'
ON For Heavens sake. don't talk
(, "a loud,- | hoarsely whispered To III
of Got ito-No. But had it when i
ted the oflicc-at least these papers W.
.ad in nv pocket. and the will with the
or for / but it there not half an hour
fore came here"
aid crossed over the room and lear
asst against the window casing Nom
by moment the realization of what
ote happencd became more vivid.
re "What are you goingt to do about
the asked Rollins. in very cold. busine
he like tone which went straight throu
"" me. 49,,
.Do-Do. -I-don't-know. W
the man. do you realize what has happc'
ave to me-"
one II think do. Thurston." this VIII
sclSly smile. "You have lost one
and yuntwiller's important docume
.rgc probably his one most so. lie
With tated a moment. looking steadily at
finger nails. ''Of course he will Il
es." 20 be notified Of this. Thurston
The once. must send message to hi
: NO, don't. Not yet" ! Interrupt
, to speaking quickly and cxcitedly. y
hon me one chance at least. Brunson
!. | be away until morning. and Vartw'
was l. ont Of town Give me this aftcrr
let and evening to hunt it up Perl
e OF after all didn't put IL IN my poe
ullv. but left II on the desk. IL don't
half it-whv then-well--l suppose
had take the consequences. say ola
, old You'll grant me this. won't you