The Minneapolis journal., 1904-07-23

The nobleman was speechless with rage and dee
his face became breath
Mr. Shpley hurriedly touched bell and called for aid.
believing his host had been stricken down with
plexy but an attendant brought slight remedies.
and after few moments sufficiently recovered
for Mr. Shipley to continue.
II wish to say" said the latter, that ready to
confer with your lawyers any time, submit the
proof of what claim; namely, that the young that
will produce is nephew and Lord Falchon Here
copy fathers will: original is with Messrs.
Dunphy & Son, London. Here are copies his
private which have; copy of his diary
while island and here is copy of receipt
the Safe Deposit company of New York, showing
deposit of the bullion and jewels of the late Lord Fal
chon. Is anything else necessary"
NO. replied the nobleman, husky voice.
Bring in the boy; suppose must see him.
When Ralph entered--a fne-looking, commanding
young fellowhis uncle started tho he had seen
a ghost "Robert' he gasped; then fell back
chair, almost fanting.
He mistook you for his brother" whispered Mr.
shpley to Ralph.
approached and extended his hand. Uncle he be-
gan. II wish to thank for all have done for
until returned to New York that learned that from
you the money which carrying
the work Of recovering my fathers property
do you Insult me?" said the astonshed
nobleman, garing at Ralph.
Insult you!" the returned, looking from
to another in arnazement. why! thanking
uncle with sincerity"
He my lord said Mr.. shipley, with a just
percepble smile that he is much obliged to you
ecute the search. matter, Ralph, that
your uncle has forgotten it."
Lord Gordon crushed, and the plea of in
disposition he asked to AS Ralph left the
room, he turned to the lawyer and said: Then the
boy knows nothing He believes that sent him the
money. He thinks that his uncle is kind and hon
orable gentleman does hep
YES" rejoned Mr. Shipley.
His lordship laughed forced laugh, and evidently
considered it Joke. II presume should be obliged
such unheard-of courtesy is this another
sample of American humor?"
IT did not to have the boy know what kind
a his fathers brother is,' replied Mr. Shipley
quietly. "Our terms,' he continued, "are foows
Ralph is to remain in ignorance of it all, and to look
upon you all that should You
right and title to the estate and to live
in France anywhere you wish away from here and
you will receive thousand pounds annum if the
estate will stand it,
These terms, it may briefly stated
cepted the estate entailed and the heir being
Sir Harrys lawyers without dispute he
clearly nterloper without any claim right the
premises
Six months rolled away, and the world knew all
the remarkable discovery of the heir to Fal
chon. Sir Harry had visit with his family to
continent Ralph Lord Falchon was in
possession the old estate that his by right and
title. times he and Captain Sam had in inspect
ing it's wonders; and what excitement the worthy
captain created the gamekeepers and other
folk by tales of the sea! Ralph the
object attention, and to do him justice it
did credit to his position. He
to the born in every way.
Captain Sam began reluctantly to realize that
Ralph's duty would require him to remain in England
for several years and finally it was agreed that they
return.
Ito Be Continued)