Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-03-09

if he should die" he continued.
"Probably," rejoined Johnson. "B
the way, Bryce, what did you do wit
that will ?"
"Put it back in the drawer" replie
the inspector.
"Let's take look at it," suggeste
the detective. "Since we know Con
rad threatened to change it, w
ought to find out if he did. Well ex
anime it while Mr.. Mallet is here"
Bryce took the will from the draw
er, opened it, and spread it upon tn
top of the desk.
One and all we crowded about i
and ran through it's lines. l thinl
they surprised us all, for they wer
not what we had been led to expect
1t is my desire that my nephew
Gustav shall receive from my es-
tate the sum of five thousand dol
lars, and that my beloved neph-
ew, George shall have all of the
balance of my property, personal
and real, which shall remain af-
ter this former bequest of five
thousand dollars is paid
1t is my further desire that my
nephew shall retain in his employ
all of my former servants, and
give to them such sums as he
may deem fitting as remem-
brances from their old master.
This is my last will and testa-
ment, given in my sane mind,
and revokes and takes the place
of anything heretofore written
or in any way purporting to be
my will.
Dean loked at me, his jaw hanging
"Gad!" hissed Bryce, and swung ol
Johnson. 81 guess we know now VIII,
Gustav croaked himself after doini
for the old man. This drawer wa
open when | tried it this morning
the first time had this out to shoy
to Porter. l thought it funny, bu
now l guess Pm wise. After Gus
tav had strangled the old boy h
came out and looked at the will an
found he'd been just an hour o
two too late, or may be some month:
since this is the will Porter and hi
wife witnessed.
Anyway, he finds he's killed tn
old man, and the will is alread
against him, and he couldn't stan
up under the double shock. 1t woul
be fierce to do thing like that an
then find joker like this played o
you by fate. Guess he thought
lead pill was the easiest way out.
Mallet had picked up the will, drop
ped on the corner of the desk, an
was running through the thing agair
Now, Bryce ceased speaking, he stoo
up, folded the paper and, STOPPING
replaced it in the drawer.
"Whether Gus lives or dies, seer
to be the chief heir" he remarked a
he Strengthened and began drawin
on his gloves. "As | remarked be
fore, if l can be of no further sci
vice, l will be going. l expect
busy day at my office, and | am lat
now. You can find me there at an
time, or at my rooms. My man ca
communicate with me if | am out.
shall inform the Porters that they al
to stay on, and you or any one els
can call upon me for anything needle
for Gus's comfort, or for any infol
nation l can furnish. Now if that
all"
"That's ALL" said Johnson gruffl.
"Good morning, gentlemen.
George Mallet walked out, steppe
into his waiting motor, and was gon'
Johnson sat down and lighted al
other cigar.
"Well, what do you think of that ?
he inquired. "Worst of it is tn
man ISlililS Iic u ulii' was ldi
ing Deans tip and, tryin' him out t
see if | could get raise out of hin
He didn't know nuthin.' | wish t
hell he did"
"Oh, it's clear case enough" rC
joined Bryce. "The chap here wer
crazy over the row and his fear tn;
the old man would cut him off, an
took chance. Don't see how
figured on getting away with it, bl
sometimes fellow like that don
look that far ahead. Then, when /
realized what he'd done, and -four
the will was already against hir
he blew up and took the shortest ros
out. Well, what are we going to {
now?"
"There doesn't seem to be much lie
to do" said Johnson. "Gou can {
down and make your report, and |
stick until the coroner gets here. N
but what his verdict is all ready fl
him now"
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