Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-01-30

my daughters children and not her
self should be my heirs.
"(6) / furthermore charge my heirs
and my executor to see that all those
legacies which I have left for the
benefit Of private persons, and for
churches, schools, and charitable IN
stitutions, and which have written
out on a separate paper over my
signature, shall be punctually paid.
I'D The foregoing is my last will
and testament, which / have written
down with my own hand, and signed
and scaled with nay own seal.
Il pray God that ell may have been
done for the best. May He grant that
have chosen the right
Clara Frey, born Hansen.
Iron Works, 'Gottessegen,'
March %. 18-."
There was death-like silence in
the great room when the reading was
finished. Jussnitz had sat during
the whole time with his arms folded.
gazing out of the window as if he
were counting the raindrops which
were running down the panes BY
his appearance it might have been
supposed that he had not heard a
word Of what had been just uttered so
loudly and distinctly.
Antje sat looking at her hands lying
clasped in her lap, prey to the
deepest inward torture. Ferdinand
Frey did not remove his eyes from
her face. His countenance had
gradually taken on an expression of
anger and compassion, such as men
wear who see an animal tortured
without being able to succor it. He
had formerly been greatly attached
30 his cousin, and was even now de-
voted to her service, and what did he
care for all the rest? He was coor
enough, but what good would al! this
confidence do him, and the good in
come, and the new position? He
knew that he would never be happy
within these walls, for old memories
would cry out at him from every
corner.
"Of course you are allowed several
weeks for consideration, Frau Juss-
nitz," began Councillor Klein, after
q short pause. I'm the meantime
everything is in the best hands,
Antje rose and went over to the
table on which the will was lying.
Il require no time for considera
ton, Herr Councillor" she said in a
clear, distinct voice, laying both hands
On the black table-cover. 81 hereby
declare that | will accept the in
heritance with all the conditions my
mother has imposed | will from
henceforth take up my abode here
and will endeavor to do my duty as
manager of this business as faithfully
as possible. / think in this am act
ing in accordance with Herr Jussnitz-s
wishes also"
Again there was pause.
six weeks" said the old family
lawyer-"six weeks for consideration,
Frau Jussnitzl"
Il am fully determined to con
scientiously fulfil the conditions
which my mother has imposed" she
repeated calmly. hut very decidedly,
land l wish to be the owner of Got
tessegen.' Please draw up the neces
sary papers at once
And turning to those present, she
added in voice choked by tears: 81
am sure you will all have patience
with me at first, as | am utterly mex
perienced. and take my mothers
place with only an honest desire to
do all | can to fill it,"
And she went up to her cousin and
held out her hand Ferdinand.
know you understand mel" Then she
pressed Herr Kortmer's hand. "Yuu
will help me. will you not?"
She offered her forehead to the
pastor to kiss. And you, too, VIII
help me, Herr Pastor, will you not?'
Then. as if overpowered by her
emotions she walked past her hus-
band and left the room.
To be Continued.