The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-30
N RS. DRISCOLL had a mind Of her
Some uucharitable people went

Some uucharitable people went
so far as to say that if she had
not had so much mind her husband might
have been living to-day. Be that as it may,
he died and left her sole mistress of hand
some property, with no one to oppose her
will.
She adopted one of his nieces, aud loved
her as well as she could love anyone but
herself.
The niece grew up "A winsome assie, and
had lovers, as maidens will
Luckily her choice was her aunt's as
well, and the day was set for her marriage
with Harry Winship without opposition,
the only condition being that they should
return to Mrs Driscoll's home after brief
wedding tour.
"Well, Kate, y said the stately lady, the
day before the wedding, Everything is
ready, and | must say that | never saw
preparations more complete-not even for
your uncle's funeral, poor man always
meant to give you a handsome marriage
portion, so get your hat ven 60 90 the
bank"
What girl would delay under similar cir
cumstances?
The carriage was speedily ordered, and
soon stopped before the bank.
Except the bank officials, there was in
the building only George Travis, one of
Kate's discarded suitors, who was getting
an insignificant check cashed.
Mrs. Drisc0ll was not slow to see an OPP
portunity to llutter her sails, rs her worthy
husband had been accustomed to say.
Drawing her check hook she smlingly
wrote check for $4,000 and presented it
to the cashier.
Payable to Miss Kate-a marriage por-
ton, | presume. An, very generous Of
you Miss Kate, congratulate you, -
said the cashier. ''Shall I make the new
book in your own name?"
''She wants no book-at least not yet, -
retorted Mrs. Driscoll, sharply. "When
give thing | give it, | want good, solid
money, for that check bright, yellow
gold"
"But--why you live fully mile from a
neighbor. Have you-do you think of the
temptation?" he said, hesitatingly.
Odd ask your advice?' snapped Mrs.
Drscoll. 81 am able to take care of my
own property, and, if it will not break the
bank, l want it in gold. ="
Certainly, madam. My conscience is
clear il You wake up to find yourself murd-
cred tomorrow morning. This bank can
pay ten times that sum at sight madam, :"
was the dignitied reply to which Mrs.
Driscoll listened in curt silence.
The cashier went into the vault, closing
the door behind him.
George Travis, having counted the money
received on his check, went out without a
glance at the two ladies'.
"There Now, | reckon, Travis begins
to realize what he has lost" nodded Mrs
Driscoll.
Kate blushed slightly.
But aunt she said, uneasily,
"wouldn't it be better for me to take a
book with the money left to my credit :?
Harry will not be here until tomorrow,
and-and think of the risk 1t is unsafe y
How long is it since came to be told
my duty by miss of 1872" breathed Mrs.
Driscoll, scorntully. "What coward you
are II you don't want the money, say so,
and I'll let it remain where it is. If you
do want it, hold your tongue and help me
take care of it until can give you both
into Harry Winship's keeping"
Further conversation was prevented by
the cashiers return.
He carried a strong iron box.
Count it ~ commanded Mrs Driscnll.
One by one the golden coins were counted
under her admiring eyes.
There that is money That is like
wedding gift " she calculated, in salts
ned tone.
Better let me give you a receipt for it
and put it into the safe tonight" sug.
gested the cashier.
"Put it into my carriage" was the
sharp order to the bank porter,
The man obeyed and watched with q
puzzled face the carriage out of sight.
''She beats all ever saw" he said 81
don't wonder her husband died"
Meanwhile Mrs. Driscoll returned home
well satisfied with the world and herself in
particular.
She had had her own way.
II shall not put it under my pillow as |
generally do, y she said to Kate This
box is harder than feathers. | shall put it
under the corner Of your bed
Thanks, aunt Iron is soft as feathers
for me to lie on" laughed Kate
You needn't lie upon that side of the
BED at ALL" was the cool reply.
There man in the kitchen as says
he's had not mouthful to eat for ten days"