Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1916-05-28
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preston in the wise eyes OF Mr.. Laid.
law after he had spent an evening
with the Carringtons.
Social leaders, my boy" he oh
served. And that queenly Helena!
How did she strike you?"
Cold as ice" replied Robert with
a slight laugh. none OF the genial
warmth Of soul of some modest yet
gentle-hearted girl like"
"Eh!" started Uncle Henry, as Rob
ert paused and flushed.
oh, like those natural friendly
girls in the Office OF the plant" con.
cluded Robert, generalizing.
Your lofty Miss Darlington cut me
dead today, uncle" reported Robert,
later in the same week.
oh. you must be mistaken" remon.
strated Mr.. Laidlaw
Not ct all, it was palpab!e and
meant. You see, / had my working
clothes on and the CRIME of honest
labor shocked her sensitive spirit"
HIM muttered the old man
thoughtfuIly and then he went to his
lawyer. See here. Hunter" he began
TO the attorney, I'm doing that boy a
wrong"
IN what way" was the pertinent
query.
Mr.. Laidlaw narrated his story OF the
disadvantages OF mental employment
in the eyes OF the higher social set Pc
He further deplored the arduous labor
which was hardening the hands of his
nrotege. the slow promise OF final ad-
vancement. The lawyer chuckled.
Tired OF the program, Ell, already
that iaId out to make a real man Of
your nephew he challenged. What
you want to dO-rear him in the lap
Of luxury and spoil him.
w ell-eT-you see"
NO. you see, Laidlaw," interrupted
the lawyer briskly. I've been studying
young Robert and I'm glad to observe
his sense. courage and fidelity to an
ideal. He'll work out right and make
you proud OF him if you leave him
alone"
Yes. but he may make friends
among the-well, the lowly-that may
be a detriment to him"
What" rallied the lawyer. after
your proud-tempered Miss Caring
TOM"
But suppose he should fall in love
with some poor girl?'
Suppose he did? Do you want to
spoil his happiness? No, you go right
ahead on the course we have marked
out. Robert is no fortune hunter or
he wouldn't have chosen you instead
OF your brother. he would never have
risked catching an heiress by under
taking mental employment He's gen
uine,' concluded the attorney. True
blue all through and all of the time
He'll land right. Mark my words"
There came a test. An unexpected
event transpired. James Laidlaw died
and in will he had planned to change
when his nephew refused 10 live with
him, but which he had neglected 10 do,
bis sole heir was Robert
Now he'll go off on his own hook,
/ suppose" grumbled Mr.. Laidlaw
to his lawyer; no further use for me"
Wait and see,' advised the law
yer.
1t was a week later when Robert
came into the library and addressed
his relative
Uncle Henry" he said bIuntly. Il
want you to accept half OF the fortune
Uncle James left me. You were closer
to him than l am. and should by right
inherit it. You are not rich"
Who told you THAR exploded the
old man. If I've hidden my wealth
from you. it was for a purpose. All
the same he said in a lower tone,
I'm glad TO see that you have a loyal.
grateful heart"
It's division. no matter what you
say declared Robert. you see, If we
could all live together"
"We-aren't We? What you up to
now" demanded the old man suspi-
ciously.
'Why-you see. there's a Nellie"
And who is she?"
Let me bring her around and see,"
suggested Robert, which he did
She was not OF the born princess
type-only modest. retiring girl-but
inside Of FIVE minutes she had wound
herself about the old mans ingenious
heart just as she had done with Robert
Laidlaw.