The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-20


and, stroliing down to the shore, took
his way along the shadows Of The beet
ling lodges. leaving Jack plunged in
rather gloomy meditations.
just before reaching Kids ledge.
which was said 10 be marked by three
crosses cnt in the stone, q murmur Of
voices reached his ear.
Stopping and cronching low Ia the
shadow Of great bovlder, Uncle Sol
peurctfl cautiously out Two persons,
shose backs were toward him, were
bending over the sand at the foot of
Iidd's ledge. apparently digging with
ali their might az the base of the rock
Iiesitating moment Uncle Sol stole
along TO the other side Of Kidd's ledge
and softly climbed upward till he
reached the top. Then worming
himself along to the edge he peepcd
over.
What possessed you TO run such a
Tremendous risk Bradford?' were the
tisst ineligible words that reached the
| slsipner's ear.
.'Ne great risk about it." coolly re-
turaad The other No one knew that
Dnclc Josh had made will. and as
happened TO find 1t IN the tin trunk
siah spne other papers ! slipped u
sway nsid buried IL here"
Why hcreY asked Mr. Belchers,
WHO dlfl not seem 50 much shocked as
fnig.at have been expected
II knew the house would be ran
sacked, and didn't want 70 carry IL
home, was the surly reply
The shipper, who had listened with
nlnazemcnt too deep for words. felt his
heart almost stop beating as the whole
truth 81 the matter flashed across his
mind
Dragging himself still farther for
ward. Uncle Sol craned his neck until
he could see what was going on below.
Brad had disinterred small square
trunk 81 ,Iapnnned tin, which stood
Eencn on tho sand. His father had
taken ont one Of the papers and, light
| ing match, was reading the heading.
Last win and testament Of Joshua
E,clchers, Esq he read aloud. '.Hnm,
well. hardly know what TO do about
this
1t occurred TO Uncle Sol that an hon
est man would know without studying
such question for moment
s'IIurn It, Of course, tersely respond
ed Brad.
',1f did, said his father. solemnly,
ct would only be to-er-saye you
from the consequences Of what you
haye done. Z
sGamnnon!'' sneered Brad You
know you're as anxious TO hold onto
the property as | am. Burn it, say"
Mr.. Bclchers pretended TO hesitate.
Then drawing another match from his
pocket, he struck 1t on the rock as the
Il two stood close together
Uncle Sol opened his mouth to yell,
when suddenly he overbalanced him
i self and down he went, the yell escap-
ing as he pitched forward. Falling
down the steep and slippery ledge, he
struck heavily on MIR. Belcher's head
and Brad's shoulders. throwing them
both to the sand.
| Neither Of them stopped here. Two
more frightened individuals never
scrambled from rccumbent posture
and took to their heels without as
much as casting a glance behind.
I'VE couldn't see EN- for the sand
they kicked up behind EN-" chuck.
lingly observed Uncle Sol, as ten min
ri utes later he displayed to Jacks aston
ishea eyes the tin trunk containing ths
missing will, and told his story Will
great gnsto.
II knowed I'd git even with then
two critters, only / didn't think i
would be SO soon, said Uncle Sol; IAN
now, Jack, don't lose minute, bu
hurry up TO Lawyer Titcomb's and en-
ter a complaint agin EN- for larcenizin
. mans will with intent to defraud, o
whatever you call it
What for2" TRANQUILITY interrupte,
: Jack.
, Sos to have EN- both putin state
prison, Of course, returned Uncle Sol
with Lewildcred STARE.
I, 'sTn think about it, Uncle Sol" sal
Jack. quietly. And then, taking the I'll
, trunk, he made his way up town.
hut instead Of stopping at Lawye
! Titcomb's he kept on till he reache
the old homestead, where Mr.. BelcheH
and bradford had taken up their abode
The lawyer and his son, having RI
i covered from their fright, were abor
4 to return TO the shore when Jack al
3 peared. At the sight Of tile trunk til
Z two grew pale MS ashes.
II viii trouble you both to leave m
: premises, coolly observed Jack.
!. happen TO have here the will which yol
!. Brad. stole and hid away, and you, NJ
I Helehers, turning to the lawyer, 'ir
i tended TO burn"
= What could be said to such an accus;
il ticn? Mr.. Belchers stammered som,
thing about a mistake and hurried
i departed
!, VI suppose now you've got the viii
i hand you'll pay us off in-our own coin,
6 doggedly remarked Brad, who had lii
Il gered behind.
. What do you mean2" asked Jack.
why, shove us into prison. Z
i II shall do nothing Of the kind
!. firmly returned Jack, though you bot
4 deserve it No one but Uncle Sol Ma.
' well and know what you have don
and don't intend anyone shall. /"
:. she Remembered.
There is a good minister in this Cit