The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-10-22
CHAPTER Nv.


The funeral was over. Mr.. Drummond.
as indeed his relationship permitted. was
one Of the principal mourners. Consider
ing that he had not seen Mr.. Conrad for
nve years preceding his death, nor during
that time communicated with him in any
way, be appeared to be very much over
come by grief He kept his eyes covered
with large white handkerchief. and his
movements indicated suppressed agitation.
he felt that this was a tribute due to a
cousin who had left over one hundred
thousand dollars. When they had return
ed from the grave be managed to have a
word with Walter.
Have you decided to accept my offer,
and make your home beneath my humble
roofy' he asked.
There has been no time to consult with
my friends here. SIr. Drummond. I will
let you know next week. | thank You AZ
any rate for your Kindness"
Do come. Walter" said his cousin.
twisting his mean features into an afec-
Tomato smile. With you beneath nv
humble roof, shall want nothing to com /
plete my happiness" i
Jacob Drummond went back to StapIe-
ton ignorant Of the state OF Mr.. Courad's
Affairs and regarding Walter as a boy Of
great wealth.
When the viii was opened II was found
. Dear date two years back, before Mr..
-onrad had plunged into the speculation
which had proved 50 disastrous to him.
De bequeathed all the property which he
Id possess to Walter. with the exception
Z nve hundred dollars, which we're left
= legacy to his faithful housekeeper
Sancy Forbes. At the time the will was
1ade, its provisions made Walter heir 10 |
large fortune. Now IL was quite uncer-
ain how things would turn out. Clement
haw, the village lawyer, an honest and
pright man. was made executor. being an
ID and tried friend Of the deceased.
With bis Walter had long and conf {
entail conversation, impartinx to him q
hat be knew Of bis fathers mining spec l
lation and Its disastrous result. with its /,
robable effect In acceleratin9 his death | .
Il knew something Of this before. Wal
r. said Mr.. Shaw. "Your father smoke
me Of being largely interested in the Z
reat Metropolitan Mining Company; .
Il OF the company Itself and the extent v
which he was involved knew moth 81
e." =,
II think my father must have been \,
~ seriously involved" said Walter. "It :,
~, perhaps. swallow up the whole prop
~"
Let Us hope not. Indeed, can hardly
Iieye that your father would have ven 10
red In 50 deep as that wi
DE had every confidence in the com Cd
ny he thought be was going to double 80
money. II only part Of his property - =,
$ threatened, / don't think Il would "a
se had such an effect upon him" as
i will thoroughly examine into the AZ
r" said Mr.. Shaw. meanwhile. Wal
hope for the best II can hardly be Of
{ the whole property is lost. Do not an
too anxious"
DO not fear for me on that account an
Walter. II always looked forward -
being rich, II Is true, but for all that I "
bear poverty. II the worst comes.
l am penniless, am strong, and can me
K. ! can get along as well as thou to
DIS OF other boys, who have to support
nselves"
Walter did not speak boastfulIy By any -
ms, but In calm, confident way, that -
led consciousness Of power. vi
fes,' said the lawyer, regarding him =
ntively, i think you are right there. dir
are just the boy who can make his
way; but hope you will not be
ged to do So" Iisl