The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-17

tue euect upon acf- ooa "~S
any interest Ia his heart she refraineo
from showing IT, She made no COM
ment on his engagement whatever.
/ II suppose Uncle David has left us
/ something" he added. turning the SUD
,ect. but I fear we shall have to be
content with . mere pittance compared
with what We might have had
II don't see why you say we might
/ have had. was not aware that i
consented to his plans"
True. you did not. But possibly
mo such thing. | had made up my
mind before you made up yours"
81 have no doubt Of IT."
"AlI the wealth Ut the Indies would
not have tempted me-
At this point clerk entered and told
these two young persons that Mr.. Cut
Ter would like to see them In his pri-
vate room. The lady sailed out nrst.
with her head held high. and was fol-
lowed by the gentleman. who looked
a. II he would like to have some man
Give him an excuse to strike him.
When they entered Mr.. Cutters ONCE
they found him sitting at long table.
and he motioned them to seats on the
opposite side. Then. taking up a doc
ument that lay before him. he said In
a professional tone:
This is the last will and testament
Of David Hendry. After making a
few minor requests he leaves the resi-
due Of his estate. which | think will
foot up something over million dol
lars. to whichever Of you two shall
first be married.
The announcement was received
with a profound silence. but stirred
volcano of emotion In the breasts of
the cousins. The first word spoken
was by the young man.
I'm that event" he said. the estate
will undoubtedly go to my cousin,
since she is engaged to be married and
quickly. while | should be obliged to
find a girl who would be willing to
marry me and whom | would be will.
Ing to marry. This would take up
considerable time. Besides, would
not choose wife simply for the pur-
pose of securing a fortune
Il thought" said Miss Clegg, you
said you were engaged?"
Did IL"
Yes; to a lovely girl
A sickly smile came upon Hendry's
features and passed Immediately.
Pardon me-" said the attorney.
The testator appointed me to notify
you of this singular provision of his
will Further than that have moth
ing to do with the matter except to say
that If either OF you marries and claims
the estate shall expect undoubted ev-
idence not only of the marriage, but
of the hour, minute and even second
on which you are pronounced married
by the person who performed the cere-
mony. This must be sworn to and
certified by notary"
1T Is not necessary for my cousin to
take all this trouble so far as | am
concerned" said Hendry Il would
not be so ungallant as to keep her
from fortune II could. and I'm not
minded to marry at present. see no
reason why she should not marry her
lover and enter upon the possession Of
the property
Il wonder why uncle didn't divide it
between us said the girl after
pause.
Hendry rose from his chair and, ad-
dressing his cousin. said:
You may take your time in making
your wedding preparations without
fear that | shall deprive you of your
inheritance. though as to this you must
act your own pleasure
"One moment" said Lillian. "Mr.
Cutler. can't we divide the property
Not until after one or the other has
been married and satisfied the terms
Of the will"
Miss Clegg thought hard for a few
moments. Ned" she said at last,
suppose you get married and after
the wedding give me a part Of the
property"
Suppose you do that"
Whom would | marry"
Marry? Why. that very fine fellow
to whom you are engaged"
"Oh, dear. forgot. I'm not engaged.
l said that only to make you feel bad
Tor the way you treated me when
Uncle
mot engagedy'
mo"
Excuse me for moment" said the
lawyer. Il have a client waiting for
me. l will return presently"
When he had closed the door behind
him Lillian said:
Dear uncle. He was very fond of us
BOTH
Yes. and he wished us to inherit
this property together. Ii had not
made fool Of myself over that red
headed. freckled"-
Don't speak 0isrespectfully Of one
you have loved"
Love be hanged"
Il have no doubt that uncle made
his will as he did to bring us together"
THAT intention yas"-