Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-20

was looking worse than II had ever looked
before. There walked into my office a tall
aud gray old gentleman named David
IIawley. I knew him as a lawyer who
had sometimes served my rich uncle,
James Wallace. of Detroit. in affairs re-
quiring attention in the east.
Mr. Hawley wished me a courtly good
morning and after u few remarks in
tended TO prepare my mind. he laid a tele-
gram beforefme on the desk. 1t was from
my uncles} butler to Mr. Hawley:
Mr.. Wallace died suddenly; heart fall
ure; midnight. Please inform relatives
| gripped the arms of my chair with
that Jinstinct which makes one steady
ones body when it is the mind which
yfally needs that service.
DO you know who gets the money!"
] demanded.
The old lawyer glanced cautiously
around the room. though he knew perfect
~ well that it contained nobody except
ourselves.
Il can aell you" he said. but you must
regard the information as strictly conf
Dental
| mumbled something with dry lips that
had the effect of a promise. and he ac-
knowledged 1t with a grave and formal
inclination of the head.
las you are aware" said he, 'your
uncle had resolved not to divide the prop
crty There were three persons who
might have reasonable hopes, Mr.. Alfred
Haven and yourself. being sons, respec-
lively. of Mr.. wallace's elder and young
sisters. deceased
For the love of heaven" cried, don't
keep me in suspense! l know all this. !"
land Miss Emily Wallace" he con-
tinued, precisely as If ! had not spoken
who was adopted in infancy by Mr. Wal
laee's brother, also deceased. The fam
ily, in fact, may be said to be extinct eX- |
cept for the three persons named
~Do you suppose l don't know it?''
At various times" said he, your I'M |
Gle has made different wills. favoring one |
or the other of you. as his views of your
merits changed. In tho last year 1t has
been generally understood that Miss En-
ily would inherit. but when she came TO
New York TO cultivate her voice with
view 10 grand opera your uncle's prejn-
dices were offended
Caesars ghost" | exclaimed. THE
money. Who gets it,"
Mr.. Haven has been very close to Mr..
Wallace since then" said~he. HE is now
in this city on business for hins'
''He is a scheming mercenary rascal!'
said l. HE has had his eye. on that
money
.Nainly. vainy," said the lawyer. In
strictest confidence, ! am able TO inform
you that Miss Emily is sole legatee under
the latest will She gets everything.
.yo1 mean it," l gssped You are
rhat,E Jhaaveul Thank heaven
iaid-rH head upon the desk and fairly
sobbed with relief
You had no expectation on your own
account" he queried.
None, said l. 1T was merely a ques-
ton neither Haven would succeed in dis
Ilac,ng Emily If he had. she would have
te.r absolutely penniless. l shudder to
think of it, We must tell her at once"
Il bes your pardon said he. we
under pledge not to tell any one.
She will probably not know her good for
tune until the VIII is read. {
Have you seen herr
No" he replied MIR Haven. whom l
met quite by accident while on my way
here. has agreed to break the sad news to I
her
Does he know about the money!"
i did not inform him. said the lawyer
euardedly. Il really should not have told
you. but-er-it seemed to me you should
hot labor under disadvantage"
You mean to tell me. cried, aghast.
that Haven is going to take his last
chance for share of this money by try +
ing to get himself accepted by Emily be-
fore she knows the truth? Not that the
money would make any difference in her
choice, but
Mr. Haven is a handsome and fascinat- |
ing young man" said the lawyer. Il UNI d
derstand that lie has orofessed affection /
for the young lady in the past Under the !
circumstances. he may perhaps renew his :
Offers /;
And son thought | should have an Z
equal chanee?" / exclaimed My dear 5
sir. you misjudge me. 1t is no longer pos g
sihle for me to speak word of love TO l
her." l
For this scrupic " said the old lawyer
rising. you will leave the field clear to a
man whom you have described as a con- {
scienecless and mercenary RASCAL think
That is carrying the point 81 honor too
far
lie bowed iimsea ont. /atns me i. a
state of mind accurafclF noiaed between
JOY and fear 10, ua {,muy would get
the rnoney. fear Jest % en- might win her.
We 81 Started tosether on thc f:21 train, +
sntl the journey viii long live in my mem
DRY It was positively phantasmal in the
lalsiiy and hollofness OF il. None of us
had eyer felt a strong affection for Uncle
James. lie WIS not loyable man. Yet
Haven. who had never loved anybody ex-
eopt himself. made 50 iine II pretense of
Eries for our uncle HAT le shsmed Emily
and zen me into uttering tender Actions