The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-21
LAGOS REVENGE;

that" unused the doctor, who had ALREADY
heard from his daughter of the proposal she
mad received from Captain Tfevlyn and who
though far from being mercenay man. felt
naturally interested in, and anxious about
the future prospects and position of his
daughters fiance.
AS for Philip himself, he felt far, too over
wheimed with grief at the impending loss of
the man who had been kind as the kindest
father to him, to give thought to his own
worldly hopes and fears,
And even had he felt any anxiety respect
Ing his future, it would have been set at rest
by the three significant words Geoffry Trev-
lyn shaped with his dying lips when he had
no longer any power to pronounce them
Appledore-you-safe."
The servants of the household, with whom
Philip was a great favorite, had for long
time past looked upon him. and spoken of
him among themselves as their future mas
ter.
Great, therefore, were the surprise and
CONSERVATION of everybody assembled on the
day of the funeral, in the great dining-room
at Appledore Court, to hear the reading of
the late squires will, when Mat Iago as his
fathers successor, got up, and, with an ap-
pearance of genuine regret and sympathy
announced that, although he believed that a
recent will had been made in favor of the late
sources nephew, Captain Philip Trevlyn, the
only one that, in spite of digent search
could be found was old will dated fifteen
years back, in which Appledore Court and
Trevlyn, first cousin of the deceased a
middle-aged man, who was reputed to be a
mser
1t was a terrible disappointment-a crush
ing elow-to Philip TreVlyn, as his pale face
testified
For several years past he had been allowed
to think that he would one day be master of
the Court, and he had felt a very natural
pride at the thought that such a good1y her.
itage would be his.
Apart from mercenarv and ambitions oan-
siderations, the beautiful old place was dear
to him, and it had made him very happy to
look forward and feel that he could offer such
d home to the woman he loved
That dream shattered, ard he himself
though he was yet too stunned to realize this
fact, was penniless, having a few days
previously retired from the army at the de-
sire Of his uncle, who had been making him
a handsome allowance, which now, of course
would be stopped-the executors, however
much they might sympathize with him, hav-
ing no power to touch a penny of money that
now had passed into the possession of Nahum
Trevlyn, the new master Of Appledofe Court.
but | am positive my uncle made will in
my favor!" exclaimed the young man, ex-
citedly. He told me so! He must have hid
den mislaid it somewhere
That is, of course, quite possible, though
hardly probably" replied the young solicitor
quietly; 'the late squire had too much prae-
teal common sense to hide away such an
important document as a will in a place
where it would be difficult to find it. If he
had, kept it here at the Court you would
have discovered it. feel sure, among his
other papers in his bureau writing table
drawers, for he Was-I have often heard my
father say so-a man of extreme order i
Thinking that, most likely, he had confided
the document to my fathers keeping, I have
searched thoroughly. every drawer, every
cup board and deed-box, both in the Office
and among my fathers private papers, but
without success. The conclusion I have ar
&c
eve of making a new will in favor of his
nephew, but that he died before he had time
to carry out his intention"
II suppose it mist be So said Philip
Trevlyn, with a heavy sigh, as he moved to
one of the lofty windows and looked out
across the smooth, wide lawn, with its group
of giant beeches ard its brilliant flower beds, |
and beyond the level, out beautifully wooded
park-all of which he had fondly imagined
would one day call him master, but which
to pass away from him into the hands of an
old miser, who would not appreciate its beau
ties of its atmosphere of rich repose.
81 suppose it must be so. Such things
have been; and yet, cannot believe the will
was never made, for 1 distinctly remember
my uncle saying to ne, one evening after /
dinner, about a fortnight ago. 'Appledore will /
be yours some day. I have made your right
to it secure; you are my heir. And as he !
lay dying, unable to articulate. his lips
shaped the three words: Appledore-you-I
safe / feel convinced the will was made |
and misaid. Sooner or later, mark my words,
it will be brought to light"
For your sake, Captain Trevlyn, let us
hope it may" replied the solicitor
Something almost like a sneer tinged the
speakers tone, or SO it seemed to Philips
quick ear, and he looked round sharply.
MAJ lagos fare wore it's usual expression.
however. softened slightly by a look of re-
greet and Philip Trevlyn's momentary and
instructive suspicion, having no reason to
rest upon. fell to the ground.
eff will ever made, Squire Trevlyn