Bisbee daily review., 1913-09-26
CHAPTER i'll.
In Which | Deliver a Letter.

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 of which he died possessed to his daughter. Unfortunately, be died possessed of nothing The doeu- l ment was mere waste paper. Every thing was mortgaged. every family portrait even. Mistress Lucy appear. ed to have no legal right to anything in or out of the castle. save the clothes she wore.
 The point is," Mistress Lucy said, as Master Ficklin bowed deferentially toward her, that I have nothing?'
 Nothing from your father, madam"
 But my mothers estatei'' 'T regret to say" said Master Fick. lin. that most of it has been convert ed into money and lost by your fa- ther. There is left in my hands, ma dam, only a matter of some f2,OOO, out at interest. which you. being now of full age"-
 T was eighteen on my last birth day"
 Exactly. so that it is at your pres snt disposal"
 What shape Is it inT'
 "It Is invested in consols'
 "Can they be realized upon?'
 Instantly"
 ''To advantage"
 Most certainly"
 .I thank you, Master FickIin, for your proyldent care of my little for tune. It is most unexpected" she fal- tered
 Believe me. Mistress Lucy, it is a happiness to do anything for you" said the old attorney, rising and gathering up his papers and lowing low before her. You may command me in every thing. A temporary loan or''-
 Thank you. Master Ficklin." said Mistress Lucy; you touch me greatly. but need nothing at present My fs- ther made me an allowance and gener- ally paid it. Ii was a generous one. and. living alone as I did. l did not spend it. I have a few hundred pounds in my own name at the bank. and with that for temporary use and my mothers legacy I shall lack noth- ing"
 But where win you live. Mistress LncyT"
 Tt matters little." she answered list lessly.
 My sister and I.'' said the old attor- ney. Tive alone in the county town. The house is large. If you would ac- cept OUT hospitality until your future is decided we should be vastly hon ored"
 ''I accept your kindly prorer most thankfully" was her reply. 'I have been invited to various homes here and there in the county. but prefer to go to you"
 Good" said Master Ficklin briskly. That is settled then. I am empow- cred by those who hold the mortgage to tell you that the pictures of your father or mother or anything strictly personal they waive their claim to-"
 Thank you" said Mistress Lacy. q shall take but small advantage of their generosity"
 T know that" answered Master Ficklin. ''and now will return to the town. If you will be ready about 6 o'clock" Ct was then about 2 "I will return and fetch you to our home"
 T shall be ready. Goodby."
 The little lawyer bent over her hand and left the room. l sat dumb and silent during the whole interview. al- though had listened to everything with the deepest interest As usual, it was she who broke the silence when we were alone again.
 Master Hampton" she began. ''to what a sorry pass am reducedi What shall do nowf"
 My lady," said l. "the sorriest part of the pass to which you have been brought is that you have in me such poor counselor. rough sailor, but one who would, nevertheless. give his hearts blood to promote your welfare. or do you any service"
 Now, as l said that laid my hand on the breast of my coat, and as l bent awkwardly enough toward her could not even bow as gracefully ss the little attorney just departed-I fest the paper which had taken from Sir Geoffrey's hand and whichSI had en- tirely forgotten in the hurry and con fusion of the days that hsd followed