The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-09-14
Almost a Burglary.

went 40 far as to say that II she hao
NOT had 50 much mind her husband
might have been living to-day. be that
as II may, he died and left her sole
mistress Of handsome property WIN
NO one to oppose her Will.
She adopted one Of his niecea, anu
loved her as we'll as she could love
any one but herself.
The niece grew up winsoine iAssie'
and had lovers as maidens VIII.
Luckily her choice was her aunt as
well. and the day was set for her mar
riage with Harry Winship without OPP
position, the only condition being 1hAt
they should return TO Mrs. Driscon .
home after a brief wedding tour.
We'll Kate" said the stately lady.
the day before the wedding. every
thing is ready. and | must say that
never saw preparations more comptete
not even for your unele's funeral.
poor man! | always meant to give you
a handsome marriage portion. 50 get
your hat-we'li go 10 the bank.
What girl would delay under similar
circumstances
The carriage was speedily ordered.
and soon stopped before the bank.
Except the bank officials, there was
Ia the building only George Travis, one
OF Hates discarded suitors, who was
getting an insignificant check casheo'
Mrs. Driscoll was not slow " see An
opportunity to futter her sails. rs her
worthy husband had been accustomed
to say.
Drawing her check book she smiling
ly wrote a check for 1900 and pre-
scented ii to the cashier.
Payable To Miss Kate-A marriage
portion, | presume. All. very gener-
Gus OF you, Miss Kate, l congratulate
YOU" said the cashier. shall | make
the new book In your own manner
"She wants no book-st least not
yet retorted Mrs. Driscoll. sharply.
When give a thing, | give it. | want
good, solid money for that check
bright yellow gold"
"But--why-you live fully a mile
from n neighbor. Have you-do you
think OF the tempta tion;" he said, hesi-
tatingly.
Did | ask your advice?'' snapped
Mrs. Driseoll Il am able to take care
OF my own property. and, II II will not
break the bank. | want 1t In gold
Certainly, madam. Ny conscience
Is clear II you wake up to ind yourself
murdered tomorrow morning. This
bank can pay ten times that sum at
sight. madam" was the dignified reply.
to which Mrs. Driscon listened In curt
silence.
The cashier went into the vault, clos
ing the door behind him.
George Travis, having counted the
money received on his check, went out
without glance at the two ladies'.
There. Now | reckon Travis begins
to realize what he has lost" nodded
Mrs. Driscoil
Kate blushed slightly.
But aunt" she said. uneasily
wouldn't 1t be better for me 10 take a
book with the money left to my credit !!
Harry will not be here until tomorrow,
and-and think Of the risk! 1t il un-
safe"
How long Is 1t since | came to be
told my duty by miss OF 1872 breath
ed Mrs. Driscoll. scornfully. What a
coward you are! II you don't want
the money. say 80, and III let it re
naAr snsh Ia VA Ar mt
hold your tongue. and help me take
care OF 1t until | can give you both into
Harry Wlnship's keeping"
Further conversation was prevented
by the cashiers return.
He carried strong iron box.
Count III" commanded Mrs. Driscon.
One by one the golden coins were
counted under her admiring eyes.
There, that Is money! That IN Ike
a wedding gift! she CALCULATED, In a
satisfied tone.
Better let me give you q receipt for
II and put II into the safe tonight"
suggested the cashier.
Put IL Into my carriagew was the
sharp order TO the bank porter.
The man obeyed and watched with a
puzzled face the carriage cut OF sight.
"She beats all ! ever saw" he said.
~ don't wonder her husband died"
Meanwhile Mrs. Driscoll returned
home we'll satisfied with the world and
herself In particular
She had had her own way.
II shall not put this under my pill
low as generally do she said TO Kate.
This box is harder than feathers. |
shall put It under the corner of your
bed"
Thanks. aunt. Iron Is as 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's a man In the kitchen as says
he's had not II mouthful 10 eat for ten
days" said Norah. the servant, appear
Ing at the door.
The farm Is only a mile further on
Send him about his business" answer
ed her mistress.
Norah went out.
Soon figure clothed In rags went b,
the open window.
The man turned and shook his clinch
ed fst at the astonished lady.
"Of all things. The impudent thing,
she gasped.
"Oh. but. aunt. I'm sure he has hear,
all that We said about that horrii
money faltered Kate.
AIRS. Driseolrs face told the concern
which she felt, but she turned her bacl