The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-02
Copyright, 1897. /

e. frol of this f2,OOO-the only patft OF MS Tor
,vne over which he had any disposing
nower-as "a proof'-let me see-h'm-'a
nroof of his perfect confidence and affec-
tion' At the same time"-Mr. Treven-
nick straightened his small, spare figure
in his chair, and adjusted his double eye
glass afresh-''he suggests-no, requests
is the word-he earnestly requests that
Won will reserve the capital sum intact, to
E be applied when the proper times arrives,
70 the education of your son."
"Thats lust what should wish to do"
& Agnes Vansittart responded quickly. "Of
course. that money must be kept for
Archie. No one else must touch it."
The family lawyer bowed.
"Ouite so. 1 may remind you, however,
I that some years must elapse before Mas
ter Archie can begin to enjoy the benefits
of education, and--let me see, how old is
he?"
Two years and three months exactly"
1.-The young mother answered, proudly. But
be is very big boy, and forward for his
+ age."
hot think of sending him to school just
at present?'
"Oh, mo- In six or seven years time,
perhaps
Meanwhile, no obligation rests upon you
10 keep this money lying idle. On the con-
trary, it is desirable you should benefit by
the interest it would yield on investment.
lMr Vansittart's request, you will kindly
hote extends only to the capital sum-he
bays nothing about INTEREST,". You should,
bf course, be especially careful in your
choice of an investment. / would recon-
mend the debenture stock of a thoroughly
Bound railway l don't venture to sug-
rest consols could not ask lady to
be satisfied with two and a half per cent"
81 should like to make as much money
as l can, for Archie" Arches mother an
est TO the capital sum every year, and
keep it all for him, couldn't we?''
Certainly"
Then that's what we'll do, Mr.. Treven-
nick"
Mr. Trevennick bowed again. "a very
unse.fsh proposition, my dear lady. But l
must beg you to remember that your own
means will be unrestricted,
henceforward. Three hundred a year
q without capital of any kind to fall back
! upon-is not a large income. And you
have been accustomed to expenditure on
a fairly lavish scale"
And l can cut my garment according
to my cloth. 1 HOPPER Agnes Vansittart
shook back her fair head, and a light of
resolution shone clear in her soft brown
eyes. During these last two years
while the will couldn't be found, and my
position was so uncertain-have 1 been
extravaganza
"On the contrary, you have shown most
commendable prudence But that is no
reason why you should live penuriously
for the future-why you should insist on
d wishes"
I'd like to carry out his wishes in the
Pirit, not merely in the letter, Mr.. Trev
nnick. If l only observed them just as
far as I'm forced to observe them"
Excuse me-you are not forced to OBJ
serve them at all. A request of this kind
not legally binding on you"
That makes no difference It's a re-
guest no one would dream for a moment
Of disregarding.
Mr.. Trevennick smiled slightly. There
are persons, fear. However, we
Needn't argue that point. The other is
me entirely for your own consideration.
Only let me entreat you not to take any
mai step in the matter until you have
clearly ascertained what your expenses
are likely to be- If you remain in this
hOuse-'
Agnes Vansittart blushed wildly. 81 am
hot likely to do that"
Mop Mr.. Trevennick's small piercing
i yes fixed themselves mercilessly on his
clients agitated face
NO. l suppose l ought to tell you, Mr..
lreVennick. But don't tell anybody else
Just at present please. l am-going to be
narrled-before very long"
MT lreVennick showed no surprise at
/ ms announcement ALLOW me to offer
my congratulations-my sincere congratu-
anons. ! am glad to hear you have de-
elueu on this important STEP For a lady
80 young and-if you will permit me to
say $3.50 attractive as yourself a soli-
lary existence has grave drawbacks.
nay venture to guess the name of the
happy man-Mr. Bruce Johnson? An adj
mirable choice"
agnes Nansittarts suddenly stretched
out hand checked the incomplete sem
MT johnson. oh, no! How could you
d.! peg your pardon ten thousand times.
mut understood that Mr.. Johnson's adj
MIRA lioh-his wishes-were well known
Goh know about that. At least. on
~ sue there never was any idea" The
lung WIDOWS bushes grew deeper 1T
sbo ~. De MT Adye that l am engaged,
sue concluded falterngly.
Alye? Not Julian Adye?" Mr.. rre-
, at.nick countenance clouded visibly
4. -Acuse my surprise, Mrs Vansittart, but
- nor Mr.. Adye stin at Cambridge lin
ssa,u pupillar? / certainly understood
nm .st, ne nad not yet taken his degree"
ne takes IL next week" the perturbed
hh Ia, said hastily. you must have seen
, i'5 name in Tuesdays Times. Mr.. Ire
io ,." u. He has come out sixth Wrang-
IL, 80 l was informed" Mr.. Trevennielk
n,a not seem much impressed by this i'm.
portant fact.
ftTtnf.
v,ni I t success assures his prospects. lie
60 "e spie to get mastership In some
eoDI i school quite easily"
nat Is very satisfactory"
", 1nu-and he is older than 1 am" Mrs.
tsli'sNlart went on hurriedly, answering
ts oo mute disapproval In the old solicitors
80 You know, Mr.. Trevennlcls. though
Deen married so long. was only two
3d." '''' feDruary ana Julian Is
,r. Ls ne. indeed? / had forgotten" Mr..
~ ehnlck spoke almost absently. for
,, ,ln' lie was thinking. Then she could
,,,5,. nave been more than II when that
petln married her 20 old Vansittart.
D 1T. sirl! Poor childg'
vel hc said aloud, rising and gath
,nsne up his papers. II think I need not
'ttt AAe upon Won lunrpr rTra Wauuftf.rt