Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-10-10
CHAPTER III.

Over Joshua, Mr.. Drummond had less
control than over his wife. The latter
gave way meekly to his unreasonable re-
quisitons but Joshua did not hesitate TO
make opposition, being as selfish and self
willed as his father, for whom he enter
tanned neither respect nor affection.
In silence he helped himself to bread
and butter, and in due time accepted
piece of pie which Mrs. Drummond made
larger at the expense of her own share.
Finally Mr. Drummond remarked:
1--WE had "a telegram to-day from VII
loughby."
From Willoughby?" repeated his wife.
isn't that where your cousin, William
Conrad, lives?"
"He doesn't live there any longer. He's
dead. The funeral is to be day after to-
morrow"
"Shall you go?"
Eyes. 1t will cost me considerable as
much as five dollars or more; but he was
my cousin, and it is my duty to 60" said
Mr.. Drummond, with the air Of man
who was making a great sacrifice
HE was rich, wasn't her asked
Joshua, becoming interested.
Probably worth a hundred thousand
dollars" said his father, complacently.
81 should think he might have left me
something" said Joshua.
He never saw you, Joshua" said his
mother.
Joshua stands a better chance Of get
ting a legacy from one who doesn't know
him than from one who does" said Mr..
Drummond, with grim pleasantly.
He leaves children, doesn't her
Zone child-a boy. Let me see, he must
be fifteen by this time. It's likely will
BE- appointed his guardian. I'm the near
est relative"
"win he come here, thenr asked
Joshua.
VERY probably"
Then 1 hope yOu'll live better, or he
won't stand IT,"
when 1 require any advice from you,
Joshua, l will apply for It," said his
father.
Joshua inwardly hoped that his father
would be appointed guardian, for he hop
ed tbs. in this event it would make diff
ference in the family living; and, besides
If his cousin were rich. be meant to whee
die himself into his confidence, in the hops
OF future advantage.
Jacob put of going to Willoughby I'll
the morning train on the day of the flu
neral. The next day, therefore, he start
Cd, taking with him in his valise a luncl
Of bread and meat tied up in a piece o
brown paper. Shortly after his arrival
he called at the house of mourning.
II am Jacob Drummond of Stapleton
the cousin of the deceased" be explaine,
to Nancy, who opened the door to admi
him. ais my young relative, Mr.. Con
.ad's son, at home"
"Yes, SIR" said Nancy, taking an in
ventory of his features. and deciding tina
he was very disagreeable looking man.
Mr.. Drummond was ushered into tn
parlor, where he had little chance {
look around him before Walter appeared
Mr.. Drummond rose at his entrance.
81 suppose you don't know me-"
said; but / was your fathers neares
living relation"
"Mr. Drummond, believe"
Eyes, Jacob Drummond of Stapletoi
You have probably heard your faths
speak of mel"
"Yes, sir" said Walter.
"I came as soon as ! could after &c
ting the telegram. / left my business
take care of itself l wanted to offer yc
my sympathy on your sad loss"
Mr.. Drummond's words were kin
though the reference to his sacrifice
leaving his business might have been
well left out. Still Walter could not re
as grateful as he wanted to do. Someho
be didn't fancy Mr.. Drummond.
You are very hind" he said