The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-11

ana tell me who the lady IL"
Aftsc he had gone Miss Drew turned
to her chauffeur, who was in the ton
nsau: then she laughed unrestrainsd-
II, and the faintest shadow of a grin
stole over the mans face
Beg pardon, miss he said. "but
I'd back Mr. Brewster against -Four
nisr any day"
Only half an hour late, Brewster en-
tered the ONCE Of Messrs Grant & Rip
ley, flushed, eager and unconscious of
the big splotch of mud that decorated
his cheek.
"Awfully sorry to have kept you
waiting" he apologized.
Sherlock Holmes would say that
you had been driving. Mr.. Brewster"
said Mr. Ripley. shaking the young
mans hand.
He would Miss It, Mr.. Ripley. I've
been flying What have you heard
from Montana" He could no longer
check the impatient question. which
came out 20 suddenly that the attor-
neys laughed irresistibly, Brewster
joining them an instant later. They
laid before him a half dozen kilograms,
responses from bankers, lawyers and
mine operators in Montana. These
messages ssta bfished beyond doubt the
extent ef James T. Sedgwick's wealth.
1t WAS reported to be even greater
than ahswn by the actual figures.
Ard what docs Mr.. Jones saw" d.
mAnAsa kentSonsey.
''HA reply resembles a press dr.
patch He has tr1sd to make himself
thoroughly clear, and If there is any
thing NJ unsah It = past our con
preAansbsa- an serry to inform yea,
thssgA, 1hAt - hAs paid the telegraph
charges" said Mr.. Grant, smihag
broadly.
~Is ~ rational about IT." asked
Msat0sasry nsrveusay.
Mr.. 0saat gave his partner a quick,
agAaAsaak glance and then. drew from
hi, Aask ~ vetunins~s tsIag1an fDeR
Nwearonesa Jsnes. 1t was as follows:
Ost. l.
o..e : Ripley. 1oea.a, Building. New
Yes0:
I - - Be seas Ys4eFse In this matter.
Yes Ars rseaaasd a. my agents, heir 10
rsDsst - me through you weekly. One
desire Il uncle was 10 fOrestall grand
fathers hsausst shall respect that de-
sire. 1assros terms r1gidly. He was ny
best fF3sad and trusted me with DISPOSE
t,sn Of Ill this money. Shall attend to II
scarcely. Hsir must get rid Of money left
to Nm in given time. Out Of respect TO
nnsnary Of uncle he must take ore
into - Conscience Don't want world to
thtnk 3. Vas a fool. lie wasn't. Here aye
rules I want him TO work under: l. No
reckless gambling. Z No idietie board Of
trAds aDsouiRtion. 3. No endowments to
instttss4isAs Of any character. because
thsir memory would be an invisible asset
L Ne inalsoriminats giving away of
funds. ~ that don't mean him to Be
stinsy. I hate q sttrgy man. and 80 did
J. r. & 3. No more than ordinary dissi-
rAttsn. I hate e. saint So did J. T. 8.
And both Of us sowsd an oat or two. G. No
s1coaGive donations to charity If he
gives a. ether millionaires do I'll let 1t
% at tAAk- Don't believe charity should
b. spo<lsA by Indulgence. 1t is not easy
et0 spsAA . mniion. and won't be unrsa-
seAaasis with hin. Let him spend it freely
but net foshshly. and get his moneys
wertA oat q 1t. II he does that I'll con-
SiAsr him = good business man. I regard
It f00ftah to- tip waiter more than dollar,
ossd car porter does not deserve over five.
He dees not earn more than one. If Eeir
wants - try for this big stake he'd bet
ter begin quick. because he might slip up
II :,s watts until day Of judgment. It's less
than year OF. Luck to him. VIII write
yoa ,a3rs fully. q S. JONES.
Write more fully" echoed Mont
somsry. What can there be left to
write aboatY'
NE Ia explicit" said the attorney.
but It Is best to know al tie condi-
tieAs before you decide. Have you
made ~ your nind:"
Brewster sat silent for long time,
staFing hard at the floor. A great
struggle was going on IN his mind.
IFS q gamble, and a big one" he
SAID 1T last, squaring his shoulders,
'-Dut IN t1he 1t. don't want to ap-
ysar Aissoyal to my grandfather, but
I thaAA tAat even he would advise me
10 Accept. Yes. you may write Mr..
Jones' that 1 accept the chance"
The attorneys cempfimented him on
bis nerve and wished him success.
Bsswstar taraed, with a smile.
-rn begin by asking what you think
case Of this kind. l hope you will
act fer me-"
You don't want to spend it all in
lump, do your asked Mr.. Grant,
smiling. I'VE can hardly act as coun-
sci for both you and Mr. Jones'"
But l must have a lawyer, and the
will limits the number of my conf
dants. What am to do?"
I'VE will consult Mr.. Jones in re-
gard TO the question. 1t Is not regular
you ~, bat i apprehend no legal diff
fculties. We cannot accept fees from
both sides, however" said Mr.. Grant.
But I want attorneys who are will
Ing to help me. 1t won't be help if
you decline to accept my money"
Wen resort to arbitration" laughed
Ripley.
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