The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1893-03-10

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ton he would make OF his wealth. for
he was very rich. and whether there
would be the usual fight over his for
tune. AT twenty minutes past eleven,
Mr. Vantwiller laid down his plucr.
"Mr. Thurston," said he, II have a
very important errand for you TO per-
form to-day; draw chair ur TO the
desk, and will explain"
| ! did as he babe. To make "A long
story short the old gentleman had
made his will. lie acquainted me with
it's contents and desired that | convey
IL 20 his lawyer, on my way home that
afternoon.
mir. Thurston." he concluded, II
hope you appreciate the position in
which have placed you. You arc 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 l am dead.
Therefore, in conveying 1t TO Mr..
Brunson, you will, of course, use every
precaution not to lose it. It is neces-
sary that he should have it to-day. II
he Is out, give it TO Mr.. Rollins, his
clerk, with instructions 10 have IL de-
livered to him rs soon rs possible"
He 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. l went
back To my desk TO finish the mornings
business, intending to deliver the will
on my way up town, that afternoon. |
had hardly resumed my work when
Mr.. Vantwiller requested me TO GO on
some errand for him. The nature of
| it Is immaterial. 1t was only down
stairs, but ] was gone about half an
hour
AS l returned, / heard laughter in
the Office. Upon entering | noticed
that the banker was entertaining
some friends Two gentlemen were
there with him, and all were laugh
ing heartily The old gentleman APP
pcared very jolly. His mind was ev-
identity undergoing one of those nu-
merous relaxations so frequent in him.
They were just preparing to leave for
| luncheon; and while they were talking
| and laughing | went over to the closet
to change my buster for my sack coat
AS did so felt for the papers in my
pocket They were there all right.
Before leaving turned at the door
to bid the banker good day; but he was
so engrossed in his attention to his
friends that did not feel il my place
TO interrupt him. So closed the door
after me and descended into the street
l stopped at restaurant to get
luncheon, and then started for Mas
sau street, where Mr.. Brunson's of
4 In nj.
having the entire afternoon in which to
deliver the important document, and so
| sauntered along slowly, making plans |
for the rest of the day, and thinking
over the conversation | had had that !
morning with Mr.. Vantwiller | had
not far TO go, however, and soon ar
rived at the lawyers Office. | sent up
my card and awaited reply. 1t came,
saying that Mr.. Brunson was not in,
but that the clerk would attend TO
everything. The clerk happened to be
my particular friend Ned Rollins
"llow dye do, Thurs" he exclaimed |
as | entered. 80 the old man has !
made his will Mr.. Brunson told me
about it this morning. OH Yes,
That's all right! I'll attend To every
Brunson won't be back until to-mor-
row morning Unexpected business,
you know. How's your sister? Heard |
from her lately?"
While he was saying this, had taken |
the bundle of papers out of my pocket. !
| stood with them in my hand waiting |
for him to finish.
Yes, Vantwiller has made his will" |
replied |, ignoring his last question. |
"Will you please give this document |
To Mr.. Brunson in the--cr-that is, |
when | find IL. Why! surely put it |
in with these papers Where in the |
deuce can it be? Let me see, now. I'll |
go over the package again. No! My |
heavens, man, the will is not therer
why, Thurs! What's the trouble? |
You are as white as ghost. Haven't |
you got the will?"
For Heavens sake, don't talk so |
loud" ! hoarsely whispered TO him. |
Got it?-No! But had il when left |
the office-at least these papers were |
in my pocket, and the will with them, |
for put it there not half an hour be-
fore came here"
! crossed over the room and leaned |
against the window casing Moment
by moment the realization of what had |
happened became more vivid.
"What are you going To do about it?"
asked Rollins, In very cold business
like tone which went straight through
me-
"Do-Do. i - don't know. Why,
man. do You realize what has happened
To me?"
II think l do, Thurston," this with n