The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-05-16
CHAPTER III.

Over Joshua, MIR. 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
willed as his father, for whom he enter
taiIed 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 telegram to-day from Will
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?" 90
Eyes. 1t will cost me considerable; as
much as five dollars or more; but he was
my cousin, and it is my duty to CO." said
Mr.. Drummond, with the air of q 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, complacently.
Il 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 legacy from one who doesn't know
him than from one who Does" said Mr..
HE leaves children, doesn't he?"
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"
will he come here, thenY asked
Joshua.
Every probably"
''Then 1 hope you'll live better. or he
won't stand it,
when require any advice from you,
Joshua, will apply for it," said his
father.
Joshua inwardly hoped that his father
would be appointed guardian, for he hop
ed that in this event it would make diff
ference in the familysliving: and, besides
if his cousin were rich. he meant to vince
die himself into his confidence, in the hope
OF future advantage.
Jacob put off going to Willoughby till
the morning train on the day of the fu-
neral. The next day, therefore, he start
ed, taking with him in his yalise a,>lunch
OF bread and meat tied up in a piece of
brown paper. Shortly after his arrival,
he called at the house of mourning.
am Jaroh nrx,srvranA ~ 0ks-p.A~-
the cousin Of the deceased" he explained
to Nancy, who opened the door to admit
him. us my young relative, Mr.. Con-
ads son, at homer 81
Yes, sir" said Nancy, taking an in
ventory of his features, and deciding that
he was very disagreeable looking man.
Mr.. Drummond was ushered into the
parlor, where he had a little chance to
look around him before Walter appeared.
MIR. Drummond rose at his entrance.
suppose you don't know me-" he
said; but l was your fathers nearest
living relation"
MIR. Drummond, I believe"
Yes. Jacob Drummond of Stapleton.
You have probably heard your father
speak of mel"
Yes. sir" said Walter.
Il came as soon as, l could after ret-
ting the telegram. | left my business to
take care of itself. I wanted to otter Won
my sympathy on your sad loss.''
Mr. Drummond's words were kind
.nough the reference to his sacrifice il
leaving his business might have been as
wen left out. Still Walter could not fee
as grateful as he wanted to do. Somehow
ne DIDN'T fancy Mr.. Drummond.
1ou are very kind" he said