The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-10-22
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Over Joshua. Mr.. Drummond had less
control than over his wife The latter
gave way meekly to his unreasonable re
QUESTIONS: but Joshua did not hesitate to
make opposition. being as selfish and self
wiiled 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 a
piece Of pie, which Mrs. Drummond made
larger at the expense Of her own share.
Finally Mr.. Drummond remarked:
I've had a telegram to-day from VIII
loughby"
From willOughbyl" repeated his wife.
Isn't that where your cousin, William
Conrad, livesf"
lie doesn't live there any longer. He's
dead The funeral is to be day after to-
morrow
Shall you go?"
Yes II 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 a man
who was making great sacrifice.
He was rich, wasn't he?" asked
Joshua, becoming interested
Probably worth a hundred thousand /
dollars" said his father, compIacently.
i should think be might have left me /
something" said Joshua.
He never saw you, Joshua" said his
mother
Joshua stands better chance Of get
ting legacy from one who doesn't know
him than from one who does" said Mr..
Drummond. with grim pleasantly.
He leaves children, doesn't he?"
"One chiid-a boy. Let me see, be must
be fifteen by this time. It's likely / will
b appointed his guardian. I'm the near
st relative" Il
-WiII be come here, thenY' asked
Joshua.
VERY probably" I
Then l hope you'll live better. or he q
Won't stand IT," I
When l require any advice from you,
Joshua / will apply for IT," said his D
sther. o
Joshua inwardly hoped that bis father
would be appointed guardian, for he hop d
d that In this event it would make a DIFF v
erence In the family living; and, besides q
his cousin were rich, he meant to vhee- D
lie himself into his confidence, in the hope
4 future advantage q
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he morning train on the day Of the fu- 6
eraL The next day, therefore, he start b.
d, taking with him In his valise a lunch 70
I bread and meat tied up In a piece Of in
rown paper. Shortly after his arrival.
9 called at the house Of mourning. W
I am Jacob Drummond Of Stapleton. m
be cousin OF the deceased" be explained err
} Nancy, who opened the door to admit
I'm lis my young relative, Mr.. Con Be
IDS son, at homer" tn
Yes. SIR said Nancy, taking an In
'ntory Of his features, and deciding that pa
} was very disagreeable looking man. biz
Mr.. Drummond was ushered into the wa
Irlor, where he had little chance to ha
ok around him before Walter appeared.
T. Drummond rose at his entrance. fsi
Il suppose you don't know me- he ter
ID; but was your fathers nearest tina
Ing relation" be
"Mr. Drummond, I believe"
yes, Jacob Drummond of gtanleton All
u have probably heard your father to
ak of mer ear
Yes, sir" said Walter. ant
i came as soon as could after get woi
2 the telegram. / left my business to san
e care Of itself wanted to offer you the
sympathy on your sad loss" '
fr. Drummonds words were kind mel
ugh the reference to his sacrifice IN arg
ing his business might have been as
left out Still Walter could not feel atts
Irateful as he wanted to do. Somehow You
iidn't fancy Mr.. Drummond. owr
Yor are very kidd" be said obi