The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-10-29

In establishment. Il thought you was
going to college"
Father intended I should; but his
death viii probably change my plans. 1t
IS expensive passing through college; l
cannot afford H."
"Oh. that's all humbug. You're talking
like the old man. Why. you're rich. The
old man told me that your father left a
hundred thousand dollars. You're the only
son you told me so yourself"
Your father Is mistaken
What. wasn't your father riehf" asked
Joshua. opening his small eyes in amAEs-
msnt.
MY father was unfortunate enough to
get involved In a speculation. by which he
lost heavily. I can't tell how his Affairs
stand until they are settled. l may be
lift penniless.-
do you mean that?" asked Joshua.
stopping abruptly and facing his compan-
ion.
Il generally mean what l say" said
Walter, rather stifiy.
Joshua's answer was a low whistle Of
amusement
-whew !" he said. That's the biggest
JoAo " ucaTu VI AAbcAg anu ne IOlOW-
ed up this remark by a burst Of msrrt
ment.
Walter looked at him with surprise. He
certainly did not know what to make Of
Joshua's conduct.
Il don't see any Joke about It." he said.
Il don't complain Of being poor. for /
think / car earn my own living; but IL
doesn't strike me as a thing to laugh at"
Il was laughing to think how the old
man Is taken In. It's richl he thinks
you're worth a hundred thousand dollars"
said Joshua
well. be Is mistaken. that's all. I
don't see how be Is taken IN"
Hes been doing the polite. and treat
ing you as II you was a prince OF the
blood That's the reason he told the
old woman to get up such a nice supper.
He expected to get you to take him for a
guardian. and then he'd have the hand
ling Of your money. Won't he be mad
when be finds out how he's been taken int
Giving you the best room. tool Are you
sure that none Of the property viii be
Probably not much. ! am sorry to
think that your father made such a mis-
take. l will take care to undeceivs him"
What You're not going 10 tell him,
are your
Certainly. I meant to do 50; but 1
lid not suppose he invited me Just because
be thought l was rich"
What for. then7"
Being my fathers cousin and nearest
II didn't seem very strange that
u should have invited me on that &C
The old mans pretty shrewd," said
Icshua, rather a~dmiringly. He knows
way his bread Is buttsred. He
ont lay himself out for any poor rela-
ions. not II he knows it. Don't you tell
i'm about IL till tomorrow"
why notT"
Because. II you do, well have a mean
as usual. / Just want him to
link you're rich a little while longer. so
e can have something decent for once" 4
Il don't feel willing to deceive your
lther any longer. I have not willingly l
eceived him at all. l would rather be .
new at once"
Tomorrow will be soon enough" !
AT any rate. I shall tell him to-mor-
w then But I've got tired walking.
oppose We go back" ,
They went back together. Mr.. Drum '
ond was In the store, but Mrs. Drum '
ond was at home. a
you didn't go far" she said. But I !,
oppose you were tired, Mr.. Conrad" .
"A little" answered Walter. Z
Il wonder" thought our hero, WHISTLER
e will change as soon as she finds out p
at / am poorT' Somehow be felt that d
q would not. She seemed very different
ON her husband and her son. and Wal b
r was inclined to like her better. =
Joshua went out again soon. not hav- !
9 much taste for staying at home; and. J.
Walter retired early, he did not see !
rher him or bis father again till the L
1t morning at breakfa@.
Il must go back to the store" said Mr..
-ummond the next morning, when break
st was over. Joshua will look after :
u, Mr.. Conrad. / hope you will be able Il
pass the time pleasantly" al
IF you can spare me five minutes, Mr.. e
ummond, I should Ike to speak to you q,
private" said Walter. 4.
Certainly. / can spare five or ten !
nutes, or more, Mr. Conrad. Won't 70
u walk into the parlorr 81
Mr.. Drummond was far from anticipat- al
! the nature Of Walters communion CT
n. Indeed, he cherished a hope that ii
r hero was about to ask his assistance n,
settling up the estate5a request with on
ich, 1t Is needless TO say, he would ~
dly have complied. =
Il don't suppose you know how I am u
uatsdEI mean In relation to my faith Ia
estate. IL Is not certain that my faith 70
left anything" said Walter, thinking m
to reveal everything at once. tn
What r. exclaimed Mr.. Drummond,
lower Jaw falling, and looking very
nh.
Ny father made some investments re- 10
lily that turned put badly" 81
But he was worth a very large prop
UT can't all be lost" n
I am afraid there will be very little 81
!, II anything. He lost heavily BY some
hing stock, which he bought az a high
ire. and which ran down to almost
There's the house left, at any rate"
Ny father borrowed It's value, / under
nd ! am afraid that must 20. too"
iow. at length, II flashed upon Mr..