The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-07-16
CHAPTER III.


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
willed 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
1--WE had telegram to-day from Viii
iougbby."
From Willoughhy?" 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?"
"Yes 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 man
who was making a great sacrifice.
HE was rich, wasn't heT asked
Joshua, becoming interested.
Probably worth 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..
Drummond, with grim pleasantly.
He leaves children, doesn't he?"
Zone child-a boy. Let me see, he must
be fifteen by this time. It's likely l will
be appointed his guardian. I'm the near
est relative
"win he come here, then?" asked
Joshua.
Every probably"
''Then l hope you'll live better, or he
won't stand it."
when l require any advice from you,
Joshua, l will apply for it" said his
"a Their.
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 family living; and, besides
II 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 valise lunch !
of bread and meat tied up in a piece of
brown paper. Shortly after his arrival, |
be called at the house of mourning.
Il am Jacob Drummond of Stapleton, |
l. e ~ eaI ba N1of, ,aI
to Nancy, who opened the door to admit |
him. us my young relative, Mr.. Con-
RAIDS son, at homer
Eyes, sir said Nancy, taking an Ing
sentory of his features, and deciding that
he was a very disagreeable looking man.
Mr.. Drummond was ushered into the
parlor, where be had little chance Il
look around him before Walter appeared
Mr.. Drummond rose at his entrance.
81 suppose you don't know me"
said: but l was your fathers neares
living relation"
Mr.. Drummond, l believe"
Eyes, Jacob Drummond of Stapletor
You have probably heard your fathe
'peak of me?"
Yes, sir" said Walter.
"I came as soon as l could after ge
ing IT, telegram. l left my business t
axe care of Its>sif l wanted to offer 20
ny sympathy on your sad loss"
Mr.. Drummond's words were kind
hough the reference to his sacrifice in
eaving his business might have been IS
veil left out. Still Walter could not feel
Is grateful as he wanted to do. Somehow
lie didn't fancy Mr.. Drummond.
'You are very kind" he said. K