Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-11-12
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Mr.. Doremus deposited the paper
upon the table. "Well, l shall leave
you this copy to inspect at your
leisure. You may not be aware that
am a justice of the peace, Mr.. Boni-
stelle. l shall be quite willing to ac-
commodate you, should you find
bride. think could perform as cred
table a ceremony as any clergyman
at half price!" He chuckled at the
idea
Hall, in no mood for jests, rose and
followed him. where's Cousin Jonas
Mr.. Hassingbury? he asked. Lord.
he ought to be a happy man. about
now!"
Mr.. Doremus paused. II took the
first opportunity of telegraphing to
Mr.. Hassingbury," he said, Informing
him of the provisions of J. B. Boni-
stelle's will. / requested his immedi-
ate appearance in town, and have no
doubt that he will arrive here some
time during the day."
Think of that old hypocrite getting
all that money!" Hall exclaimed.
Lord it makes me ill-heIl be thou
sand times more disgusting than ever.
with his religiou- bosh and his charity
talk"
Mr.. Doremus lifted an eloquent fin-
ger. Gas an executor, you understand
l must preserve an attitude of strict
impartiality," he admonished. "At the
same time, IA my private capacity, !
confess that am on the side of youth
Four millions-ah, ono could indulge
ones youthful dreams!" He shook
his head sentimentally. Isl la jeu-
nesse savait, 81 Ia vleillesse pouvait!"
Hall watched him, half-amused.
"Say, Dorenus, you're all right" Mr..
Doremus was looking over his shout
der to get a glimpse Of Flodie. Hall
had an idea. II say" he suggested.
why not como around here tonight,
and we'll have wake over my lost in
heritance. I'm giving a small party,
you know, Just \ few of my clients.
and AN actress or two"
well, well! 1t might remind me OF
old times" Mr.. Doremus offered his
hand. II think l shall come. It may
renew my youth. All, Mr.. Bonistelle,
you might not believe 1t, but I've wait
ed at the stage door myself, In my
time!"
"I'll bet you have, old sport! and got
away with it, too" said Hall, laugh
ing. Come along. then, I'll set them
on you'll"
But meanwhile. don't forget that I'm
Justice Of the peace!" Mr.. Doremus
gave Hall 4 poke in the ribs, grinned,
bowed and went out, with = youngish
smile at Flodis a. he hourished
through the ofics.
! No sooner was the door shut than
Hall Bonistelle exploded. well, Flo
die, it's all up! It's back to the farm
for mine! Isn't that just my luck?"
lively hope had blossomed in Flo
dies heart. She was pale and trepid
Il couldn't quite hear" she answered
assembling; what was it,"
-Four and half million dollara
gone to the devil just by a fluke-
that's all! BY jove, it's an outraged"
Flodie stood twisting her hands
nervously. you don't mean you're
going to let that" Flodie stopped
just in time; her mind had run away
with her lips. ooh. Mr.. Bonistelle,
mean you don't mean that mean old
Jonas Hassingbury's going to get that
money"
yes, confound him. The psalm
singing, holier-than-thou old hypo
critic! Four millions. F1odie! Thinl
Of it! Good Lord, isn't it ferociousl
And II that will had only been found
when Uncle John debut Lord
what's the use of talking" He walked
doggedly back into the studio, and
gave \ vicious swing to his camera.
Flodie Fisher followed him in. theI
stood looking at him pensively. Sh'
spoke slowly. softly, deliberately
why don't you 60 ahead and get thu
money. Mr.. Bonistelle?"
Get the money? Howl"
"Why, get married." Flodie turne'
suddenly crimson.
why, who in the world would hav'
me?"
Flodie swallowed down lump II
her throat oh" she said, I'm sur
there's some nice girl who'd be 81
proud to marry you. Mr.. Bonistelle!
well, l don't know how I'm t.
find her-and I've got deuced littl
time to look. Why. do you realiz
that I've only got till midnight to d
the whole thing in?" He went up I
her And do you imagine that an
woman would want to be married i
that way?"
"Oh, when you're in love. it doesn
matter bow soon"
"A hIrl ne wooing. eh? By jovs
wonder" He stared at her with
new light in his eyes: Say. you rea
ly think could get away with 1t
Why, l never"
: "Oh. you could do anything, MI
Bonistelle. I'm certain you could"
: DO you know of any woman who
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