Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

countryman, stood staring, a paper in
his hand
The sheriff" Pickering explained
"and our business Is rather personal"
He glanced at Stoddard. who looked
al me.
Mr.. Stoddard viii do me the kind
ness to remain" 1 said and took my
stand beside the chaplain.
Obi" Pickering calculated scorn-
fully. Il didn't understand that your
relations with the neighboring clergy
were so intimate. Your taste is i'm
proving. Clenarm."
"Mr. Glenarm IS a friend OF mine"
remarked Stoddard quietly. "A very
particular friend" be added
81 congratulate you-both."
l laughed. Pickering was surveying
the room as he spoke.-and Stoddard
suddenly stepped toward him. merely.
] think, to draw up a chair for the
sheriff: But Pickering. not hearing
Stoddard's step on the soft rug until
the clergyman was close beside him.
started perceptibly and Redeemed.
Il was certainly ludicrous. and when
Stoddard faced me again he was biting
his lip.
Pardon me-" he muruured
Now gentlemen. viii you kindly
state your business Ny own Affairs
press me"
Pickering was studying the cartridge
boxes on the library table The sheriff
too. was viewing these effects with in
terest not. think. unmixed with awe
'GlenRrm. I don't Ike to invoke the
law TO eject you from this property.
but I am left with no alternative. 7
can't stay out here indefinitely. and 7
want 70 know what's I'm 20 expect"
That is a fair question I replied
II 10 were merely a matter OF follow
Ing the terms OF the will 7 should not
hesitate or be here now. But n isn't
the viii. or my grandfather. that keeps
me, It's the determination to give Won
All the annoyance possible.-to make
II hard and mighty hard for you TO get
hold OF this house until I have found
Why YOU are so much interested m n q"
You always had q grand way in
money matters. AS ] told YOU before
you came out here. it's a poor stake.
The assets consist wholly OF this land
and this house. whose quality you have
had an excellent opportunity 90 test
You have doubtless heard that the
country people believe there is money
concealed here.-but 7 dare say Won
have exhausted the possibilities. This
Is not the drst time a rich man has
died. leaving precious little behind
him"
You seem very anxious 20 Eot pos
session OF property that you call a
poor stake" / said. "A few acres OF
land, half-hnished house and an un-
certain claim upon a school teacheri"
Il had no idea you would understand
my position no replied. The seri-
business OF a mans oath 90 perform the
solemn duties imposed upon him by
law would hardly appeal to you. But
/ haven't come here 10 debate this
question. When am 20 have posses
sion 80
not TN I'm ready.-thanks,
Mr.. Sheriff. viii you serve your
writ" he said and I looked 20 Stod-
dard FOR any hint from him as 20 what
should do.
81 believe Mr. Glenarm is quite will
Ing 20 hear whatever the sheriff has 10
say 20 him. said Stoddard. Ho stepped
nearer 90 me. as though % emphasize
the fact that he belonged 20 my side
OF the controversy. and the sherlr read
an order OF the Wabana county circuit
court directing me. Immediately. 70 de-
liver the house and grounds into the
keeping OF the executor OF the will OF
the estate OF John Marshall Glenarm.
The sheriff rather enjoyed holding
the center OF the stage. and listened
quietly TO the unfamiliar phraseoIogv
Before he had quite finished I heard
step in the han and Larry appeared NJ
the door. pipe IN mouth. Pickering
turned toward him frowning. but Larry
paid not the slightest attention 20 tho
executor, but leaned against the door
with his usual tranquil unconcern.
Il advise you not 70 tribe with tho
law, Glenarm." said Pickering. "a the
sheriff folded his paper. You have
absolutely no right whatever 10 be
here. And these other gentlemen
your guests I suppose-are equally
uespassers under the law"
He stared at Larry. who crossed his
legs FOR greater ease In adjusting his
lean frame 10 the door.
Well. Mr.. Pickering. what is the
next step?" asked the sheriff.
Mr.. Pickering" said Larry. straight
ening up and taking his pipe from his
mouth, I'm Mt. Glenarm's counsel. II
you will do me the kindness to ask the
sherin 10 retire for a moment l should
like TO say a few words 10 you that you
might prefer to keep between our
selves"
/ had usually found It wise 20 take
any cue Larry threw me. and l said:
Pickering, this is Mr.. Donovan. who
has every authority to act for me In
the matter"
Pickering looked impatiently from
one to the other or us.
You seem to have the guns. the
ammunition and the numbers on your
side" he observed dryly.
The sheriff may wart within call"
said Larry, and at a word from Pick
ering the man left the room.
Now. Mr.. Pickering, Larry spoke
slowly,-"as my friend has explained
the case to me. the assets Of his grand
fathers estate are all accounted for