Evening journal., 1899-10-27

You'll do no such thing" said Jenny,
tartly. Hand 1t here"
And she threaded a needle with q
black silk and thrust her finger into
thlmble, very much as a determined
crusader of old might have donned
sword and shield for some encounter
with the Moslem.
whats that?" said Mr.. Eldertop;
for a folded paper fell from the pocket
Of the garment as his wife turned it up
side down.
Some tomfoolery or the other" an
swered Mrs. Jenny, brusquely.
81 fancy you're mistaken" said Mr..
Eldertop. TITS the rough draft of q
will"
But he has got nothing TO leave"
shrieked Mrs. Eldertop.
"I'm not so certain of that" retorted
WIN. Just look here, Jenny I give
and bequeath to my two beloved nieces.
in equally divided parts, the sum OF
$4,000, at present invested in consols,
and"
GO oni" said Mrs. Eldertop. breath
lessly Read the rest"
There is no rest" said her husband.
That's the end of the paper. It's only
a rough draft tell you. And now,
what's your opinion OF Uncle Cheverel's
fortunes?"
Hes been a miser all along" said
Mrs. Eldertop, her face growing radi-
ant. Making up poor mouths and
travelling around the country with all
this money ia the funds. A regular old
character-just like those one reads
about in novels. Put It back, Will
put IL back. We've no business to be
prying into Uncle Caleb's secrets; but
what blessing It is he came here in
stead Of stopping at Rebecca Larkins."
And when Uncle Cheverel came down
stairs he was surprised at the sweet
smiles with which his niece Jenny well
coined him.
Been mending my coat, eh?" said
Uncle Cheverel. "Thank'ee kindly,
Jenny. l caught it on 4 nail yesterday,
and l was calculating to sew Il up my
self, when / could borrer a needle and
thread"
I'm glad to be OF use, Uncle Caleb"
beamed Mrs. Eldertop Johnny, put
on your cap and run to the grocer's for
smoked mackerel for your uncles
breakfast. hope you found your room
comfortable, Uncle Caleb?"
Before she slept that night Mrs. Eli
dertop put on her bonnet and shawl and
ran round to the Larkins' mansion to
impart her wonderful tidings to Sister
Rebecca.
you don't say So" cried out the as
tonished matron.
Gospel TRUTH" said Mrs. Elderiop.
Il saw it with my own etes."
He must come here" said Mrs. Lar
kins, resolutely.
mot il / know it," said Mrs. Elder
top. Hes my guest and my guest he
shall remain"
But If I'm to share equally with
you" said Mrs. LarlIins, Il ought to
show him some attention, the dear,
generous-hearted old man."
Lest he should alter his will, Z"
shrewdly remarked Sister Jenny. you
always were worldly creature.
Becky"
mo more than yourselfl" said Mrs.
Larkins. bristling up. But it's my
family am thinking Of, Jenny. I'll tell
you what-Ill come around and see
him tomorrow"
"But don't you breathe a syllable
about the will" said Mrs. Eldertop, in
a mysterious whisper
"Oh, not for worlds said Mrs. Lar
kins, fervently.
During the next week Uncle Cheverel
was overwhelmed with civilities. On
Thursday a new suit Of clothes arrived
with Mrs. Larkins' best love and COM
pliments. On Friday Mrs Larkins
came with an open barouche to take
dear Uncle Caleb for a drive in the
park. And on Saturday Mrs. Eldertop
burst into tears and declared she
should never be happy again If her
mothers only brother didn't pledge
himself then and there to make his
future home with herself and VIII.
/ Uncle Caleb looked a little puzzled.
We'll" said he, IF you really make
point Of it-but / was intending to
meet Cousin John at Gravesend."
Dear uncle, promise me to stay here
always cried Mrs. Eldertop, hyster'
ically.
"Just as you say, Niece Jenny" as
sented the old man, c0mplacently.
Mrs. Eldertop felt that she had car.
ried her point
But when Mr.. and Mrs. Larkins came
on Sunday afternoon to press a similar
petition, Uncle Caleb opened his eyes
My Importance seems to have gone
uH ia AAt mar ANAr nt NNHNAhtu NAAlA I
ly. Il never was in such demand
among my relatives before But
can't be in two places at once, that's
plain"
3 And he decided 10 remain with Mrs
Eldertop, greatly TO the indignation OF
the Larkins family. who did not hesi.
tate to hint boldly at unfair advantage:
and undue impartiality.
But just as Mrs. Larkins was rising
/ to depart with her handkerchief to her
eyes, little Johnny Eldertop came
clamoring for a piece of paper to cut q
kite tail from.
GO along" said Mrs Eldertop, i'm
patiently.
I'VE have no paper here. Go tC
Amelia"
Hold on, little chap-hold onl" said
Uncle Caleb, fumbling in his overcoai
pocket-he had been just about starting
for walk when the Larkins party ar
rived-"here's bit as is Of no use &c
nobody"
And he produced the rough draft
and bestowed 1t on Johnny.
"One sides written on" said he, "ant
t'other amt. 1t was lying on the hool
in Mr. Watkins law office, when
stepped in to see il Joseph Hall was
employed there as porter still. An OLE