The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-06-26
AN
UNPUBLISHED
CHECK.
BY Edith M. Doone.
leo1, by NJ. NJ. Cunningham.

Robert MaXwelfs WAS finally handed
over 10 his beloved daughter Eliza
beth" that young lady regarded her
new found responsibilities In dismay
and promptly proceeded to shift them
to other and broader shoulders. James
Gordon had been her fathers secretary
and his shoulders We're presumably bet
ter fitted for the burden.
But you cannot hand me over your
fortune TO carry, rs If 1t We're book
or parcel" said Gordon distractedly,
though inexpressibly cheered by this
profession of confidence. You do not
understand
"oh, yes. / do" returned Miss Max
we'll sereuely. Il understand perfectly.
| shall appoint YOU
chairman of the finance committee"
suggested Gordon.
YES said Miss Maxwell u will
be the committee"
well, | shall do my best" said Cor
don laughing But the committee
will please remember that it has GER
tain active duties"
Il don't see why II should have any,"
she retorted. practically, you have
already managed the estate for the
past five years. You were invaluable
10 father"
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the fellows charaeter-a gambler a
fortune huntcrf Yet what could he
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seeing Betty. Well. he had seen her
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man-and as memory gripped him he
| plunged gloonlly On
1t was several days later that MISS
Maxwell, blue gowhed ana deihure'
turned into the entrance OF bank Oh
lower broadway ana walked calmly 10
the paying teiiers window
Il suppose you know that TINS over
draws your account, MISS Maxwell,
SAID that gentleman, hahuihe out
packet OF ffesh bahk notes.
The girl stared at BIN IN astohish-
| ment. No, did not know. hau not