Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-08-01
BY MISADVENTURE
F. r A ~ * q a r r e T II


Now this, being only draft, had Meth
err date nor signature, and he must have
jumped at once to the conclusion that il
was the copy of will | was about to
draw up and seeing that by this draft all
Flexmore's money was left to Audrey, it
must have convinced him that this instru-
ment was intended to revoke that will
which / had led him to believe was made
in his favor.
The sheet fell from his hand he stoop-
ed hastily. picked it up, and replaced it
on the table. l moved a chair, made a
catter with an empty plate as if l were
just rising from my lunch, then l opened
the door and entered my Office briskly.
Lynn Yeames was seated at some dis
lance from the table, looking pale.
How do you do sirf" said /. you
don't look quite yourself this morning.
Il am upset; my uncle is in a critical
condition. don't know whether you
know it. / came over to tell you'll
thought you ought to know, in case there
was any legal matter to arrange
"As it happens, there is a very impor-
tant matter to arrange. l have just
come back from Flexmore House-you
heard nothing there? Well-of course
can place confidence in you, Mr..
Yeames?
Il give you my word of honor that
you may depend upon my secrecy" he
FASTENED to assure me.
Good, sir. l trust to your honor.
Your uncle is about to revoke his WILL"
And l glanced significantly at the papers
on the table. 81 assure you" | continued,
Il have done all in my power to persuade
him to the contrary
''Of course you have, in your own in
terest," said he savagely.
zone must consider ones own interests
sometimes; and after having had the
management of the estate for so many
years."
What on earth has induced him to re
woke it?" he asked, taking very slight
pains to conceal his chagrn.
81 believe he has been considerably in
huenced by DR.. Awdrey."
DIR. Awdrey?" he exclaimed. "What
has he been talking aboutT'
WELL" said 1, still with good deal
of sham hesitation, Il believe you were
indiscreet enough to inform him that you
had proposed to. and been accepted by,
Miss Dalrymple."
''To what use has the rascal put that
knowledgeY he asked.
I'VE must not call DIR. Audrey a ras-
cal, SIR" said L. IAN of us have our own
|
Awdrey's case is plausible enough"
II don't understand you; what do you
mean?" he asked sharply.
You see it's almost an open secret; at
any rate the fact has for some time been
known to DR.. Awdrey that my old friend
tlexmore wished Miss Dalrympie to mar
~ the doctor-one of those curious fads
that invalids occasionally take up.
don't know if you have ever remarked"
'Go on, go on. for goodness sake 20 he
exclaimed, interrupting me impatiently.
"Well, sir, lately it has been obvious
that Flexmore's daughter Laure has form
ed very strong attachment for Miss Dal-
rymple-a most extraordinary attach
ment."
Yes. 1 know all about that. Go on"
well, you see it is obvious that Miss
Dalrymple cannot marry both you and
DIR Audrey; while, at the same time, it
is equally evident that were you the
child's guardian, and from any unfore-
seen accident you might alter your inten-
ton with regard to matrimony, Miss Dal-
rymple could only marry DIR. Audrey by
separating herself from the child I.aure.' "
But then / could be trustee to the
child's fortune. and leave her guardian
ship to Miss Dalrymple, couldn't n"
"Oh, certainly, if there were time u
persuade your uncle to such an arrange
ment, which," l added, with a profound
sigh, 81 fear there is not"
He turned his back upon me and going
to the window, looked out into the thick
grey mist, while l, with two or three little
coughs seated myself at the table, and be-
gan laboriously to draw up the new will.
my spectacles low down on my nose, and
one hand on the old draft, which l fire.
quently consulted.
How long will you be before you take
that thing up to the house to be signed p
asked Lynn Yeames, who as l lifted my
eyes. l found was regarding me attentive
ly.
DIR. Audrey was good enough to lend
me his gig that no time should be lost
and. if all goes well. / shall be at Flex-
more's house at half-past two-near as
possible
He drew his hat little lower over his
brows, and quilted my office without a
word. As the door slammed, laid down
my pen. put my hands on my knees, and
had good chuckle. for l felt l hao
played that game of cross purposes very
we'll
But how would it end? That I coulc
not fOresee. That he had gone of Will
some definite and immediate purpose
was convinced. Would he IN the mex
hour undo himself completely by throwing
OF Miss Dalrymple and making his uncl,
understand that he had no intention Of
marrying herr 1t would be sharp work
but men lose no time when their fortunes
are at stake I'VE shall see," said l. re
turning to my work. for which l hopes
there would be no need when l went NJ
for Flexmore's signature.
CHAPTER VIII.
1t was two o'clock when l got int,
the doctors gig with the new will. NJ,
house was just on the outskirts of th'
town: Elexmore's was two or three mile,