The National tribune., 1901-02-28

value Not only would he lose the prop
erty, but the revenge he had so carefully
planned. He hated Paul Livingston, be-
cause he could not bend the proud man
TO his own will The lawyer, after few
moments silence, said:
There is another matter, Mr.. Datch-
cry, that seems to have slipped your
mind"
"WhatY
81 will take you bacl. to a day or two
just prior to the Burr Hamilton duel"
Pray don't mention that painful af-
fair"
Il must. In the law office of Alexan-
der Hamilton you executed, signed and
delivered to one George Granger" Datch-
cry started and gasped for BREATH "a
warranty deed to several hundred acres
of land in what is now the wealthiest
mining districts @ of Pennsyiyania;;,
1T is false. There is no deed Datch-
Mr.. Datchery, there is a decd"
"WhereT
I'm my possession, with your name af-
fixed"
at is forgery interrupted Datch-
cry. The lawyer continued:
'It was lost in the water when the
two gentlemen were drowned, and the
next day after was taken up in the net
of this good man, who was then a fish
erman. Being unable to read, the mys-
terious paper has remained all these years
in an old hair trunk, under the delusion
that il was some treasure which
he had taken from the sea. That deed
will be filed for record in few days and
you will be required to refund all the
profits and emoluments you have enjoyed
since the transfer to the heirs of George
| Granger"
81 won't do it! l won't do itp' roared
| Datchery, leaping to his feet, his eyes
blazing with the fury of a maniac. This
| is all q scheme, all plot to ruin me. and
/ won't stand it; l will resist it." The
lawyer, smiling serenely, said:
at would be well for you to remain
calm. Mr.. Datchery."
Leave my Office, you set Of interlopers
you infamous scoundrels, leave me-"
I'VE shall go in a few moments, Mr.
Datchery," the lawyer smilingly said,
"but before we go want to know if you
will make restitution"
in which caSeY'
"In both, and in full'
'Neyer!" Then fixing his eyes with the
hate OF fend on Harry Granger, he
hissed through his teeth: ''It is you, you
false traitor, spy, who have done this.
i could see you hanged"
| mo doubt, Mr.. Datchery, but you for
get that such expressions are Inconsistent
| with your pious pretensions," said the
lawyer. Datchery, who was livid with
| fury, continued:
| 1t is all on account Of Mrs. Chick and
Col. Burr. / upheld a woman whom
believed to be good, and now l am per
secuted for IL"
Don't let that nightmare trouble youl
sleep, Mr.. Datchery. 1t is only your owr
| sins you will be called to account for
Good-day; you will hear from us again
in a day or two" said the lawyer, anC
they left the amiable Mr.. Datchery tear
ing his hair and gnashing his teeth like
mad man. During the day he became
| more calm and sent a messenger to know
on what grounds Mr.. Livingston would
compromise.
II will not yield an inch," was the law
yer's firm answer.
| Papers were prepared for both civil ani
criminal proceedings, when the penitent
Datchery came to the lawyer, and in hi:
servile whine implored him to not dis
grace him by dragging the matter int
court.
81 will make It all right" he added
81 was so gr.eved and shocked by tn,
death Of my dear friend Hamilton that
actually had forgotten the transfer"
The lawyer required him TO make resti
tuition In full. and promised that no Grim
inal proceedings should be instituted IL h,
did so. Mr.. Datchery did all that wa.
required of him. and the home of the Liv
ingstons was theirs once more, with al
the houses and lands that had originally
belonged to them.
IL he had founded an empire. The goot
news was conveyed to the sick man, VIII,
was convalescent. and he began to rapidI,
recover. He was taken back to his ole
home. where his mind was fully restored
though be never fully regained his health
The mineral lands of Pennsylvania
were far more valuable than was at frsI