The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-07-22


establishment, yet had his keen eyes fixed
on the features Of the cashier. But naught
but placid countenance did he see-no
evidence of surprise there-no twitchng
of the muscles of the face-nether look
of e1ultation, merely a dead calm face,
slightly flushed, and a pair of inquiring
eyes looking up at the lawyer.
DE Lord God,' was the exclamation
that fell from the lips of old Uncle Duke.
Herman Craven did not cast glance
in his direction.
in witness whereof" continued the
lawyer, Il have hereunto set my hand and
seal in this, the city of Wilmington, State
of North Carolina, this, the third day of
March, eighteen hundred and fifty
CALVIN DE ROSETTE.
"Witnesses-John d. Lloyd, Freeman
Elliott
This ends the reading of the instru-
ment,' said the attorney, sinking into
chair.
The conclusion comes as a SURPRISE"
observed Director Hammond. That is
understand me, Mr.. Craven-of course
death came so suddenly to our friend that
none Of US, | think, had given the matter
a thought. But, excuse me, there are so
many old and tried friends-men of great
er experience than Yourself that it seems
strange that he should have designated
you as the administrator of his estate and
guardian of his daughter"
Very, very strange" echoed the other
directors.
Il am not surprised at that, gentlemen"
Herman said blandly. 1T was because Of
your age that my uncle did not name some
one of you. Remember, a week ago he
bade fair to live as long as any of you.
He would have named Mr. Dobbs but for
his age"
Strange the will does not read my
nephew, Herman Craven instead of my
friend, Herman Craven" remarked Di-
rector Chadbourn.
1T would seem So" said Herman; but
my uncle often used to term me friend
Herman Yes, more often than he did
nephew in our private conversations He
had notified me that he had named me as
administrator of his will, but he had not
informed me how literally he had remem.
bered me in the same. 1t quite overpow-
ers me-" and Herman raised his hand
kerchief to his eyes.
The witnesses to this wiIl?" observed
the detective.
Went down with the Inflated Gosmore.
and within sight of the British coast"
said the attorney.
Then" remarked Sellars, there are
no living witnesses:'
None" the attorney said; but their
signatures are here, and there is no ques-
ton but what they are genuine. You all
know them, gentlemen
Yes" observed Director Hammond,
"and | was aware they had witnessed
our old friends signature to his will At
ter their death | think he intended getting
other signatures, but he deferred it 100
long"
Sellars had advanced, and the attorney
handed him the will, which he closely
scrutnized.
Yes" he said presently. the sigma
lures are genuine beyond doubt, but
But what, Mr.. SeilarsE" asked Law
yer Dobbs.
Il was about to say that the signatures
are genuine. but the witnesses themselves
are somewhere rocking to and fro, deep
down in the bosom of the ocean," answer
ed Selars.
And the sea-" thought Herman era
ven. will not give up its dead"
What step is first necessarily he ask
! cd
The submission of the will for pro
bate said the attorney, and immediate
/ ~ thereafter you must enter at once on
the discharge of your duties. You will
! find them such as TO require great care and
discretion, but both myself and the direc-
/ tors of the bank stand ready to lend you
every possible aid
| Il shall enter upon them. gentlemen, de-
| pending largely on your advice" remarked
| Herman, land every provision of my I'M
/ cles will shall be carried out faithfully
/ To my cousin | shall endeavor to prove a
faithful guardian
| \ groan burst from the quivering lips of
/ the young heireSs as she arose to her feet.
| There is something"
She caught the warning glance Of the
detective, and leaning heavily on her com
panion's arm, left the room.
My cousin is quite overcome" observed
Herman.
Very naturally So" said Sellars. "She
has just listened to the reading of the last
/ will and testament of her murdered faith
err"