The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-02

only doing what she believes to be right" tnd the next Sunday he Tor the first time gave her more than passing glance.
 What a brave. upright little crea- ture she must be- he thought, and then, in the very midst of his discourse he noticed that her bright brown hair waved prettily over her smooth fore head, that her eyes were big and brown and that her cheeks were faintly pink; then he even admired the neat fit of the thrice turned brown cashmere.
 She deserves a word of encourage ment," he told himself, during the sing ing of the last hymn, and then-he walked home with her after church. Thus, at the age of 2S. Lucy's sense of justice" won for her, her first sweet heart.
 A few days before the fall court convened, the Willetts received writ ten notices from Lawyer Coburn to ap- pear at his office in the afternoon of the following day. Greatly mystified by the summons, they repaired to his office to find their brothers widow, old Squire Howells and Israel Sparks there before them.
 Wed like to know why you sent fur us?" said Mrs. Adams, eyeing the assembled company with much dis favor. We've no thought of compro- misin'."
 present at the reading of this docu- ment." replied Lawyer Coburn curtly, and he read the following:
 T, Abner Willetts bequeath to my wife. Julia Page Willetts. my entire property, real and personal. to be hers internationally, and I furthermore ap- point said Julia Page Willetts exc cutor of said property without bond"
 Witnessed by Simeon Howells and Israel Sparks.
 q have omitted the legal verbiage." said Lawyer Coburn, breaking the si- lence, but such Is the substance of your brothers will It leaves his widow in undisturbed possession
 Why in tarnation did you keep still till now fur?' demanded Ezra Willetts, wrathfully.
 At Abner's request" replied Lawyer Coburn. "A request made in the pres ence of his wife and these gentle men," and to this the aforesaid gentle- men chuckled a gleefu1 assent. Neith- CT Abner or Martha were beloved in the community.
 'Ab was suthin of joker in his way" remarked Israel Sparks.
 But with filin' papers an our re- tainin. fee an sich fur we thought Ju- lia meant to fight our claims, we're out moren a hundred dollars apiece, Marthy an me-" sputtered Ezra.
 "Abner meant it all fur your good He said 1t would be a lesson to you" remarked the widow.
 Lucy kissed her sister law, af- fectionately. I'm so glad for you, Julia." she whispered.
 'I knowed you'd be-" answered Ju- lia. fur you're no ways covetous"
 That same evening the disgruntled household of Ezra Willetts received another crushing blow. Lucy announ- her engagement to the Rev. David Spencer They were to be rCarried all most immediately. Mrs. Ezra Willetts gave away to tears. I'd think you'd havo little feelin' fur your own blood kin" she sobbed Your pore brother Ezra'll have to pay out SIP month to some girl an then she won't do the milkin'
 Do you know what first led me to admire you?" said the Rev. David Spencer, during their first breakfas st together. Tt was the stand you took about your brother Abner's property. Your strong sense of justice first at tracted me, then-afterward--"
 Well then-afterward-" repeated Lucy. smiling across the table at him. what then?'
 Afterwards I learned to love you for your own sweet self" replied the Rev. David.
 And five years later. when Abner Willetts' widow died. after willing her entire estate to Lucy, the reverend gentleman experienced delightful thrills of satisfaction as he reflected upon the wisdom of his choice
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