Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-06-07

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The clerk who had taken his place was
very respectful.
captain Warren" he said, "Mr. Syl-
vester is at the Central club. he
wished me to ask If you could conven-
iently join him there"
Captain Elisha pondered. "Why, yes"
he replied slowly, II s'pose 1 could.
don't know why couldn't. Where Ia
this-er-club of his2
ION Fifth avenue, near Fifty-second
street. I'll send one of our boys with
you If you like"
"Oh, no. l can pilot myself, guess
I amt SO old 1 can't ask my way"
The captain found the Central club,
ponderous institution occupying q
becomingly gorgeous building on the
avenue. Mr.. Sylvester was expecting
him, and they dined in the club restau-
rant.
"Now, Captain Warren, just how
much do you know about your late
brothers affairs?' asked Mr.. Sylvester
at the conclusion of the meal
Except what Mr.. Graves told me,
nothin' of Importance. And, afore we
go any further, let me ask question.
Do you know why Bile made me his
executor and guardian and all the rest
of itT'
II do not. Graves drew his will, and
so, Of course, we knew of your exist
ence and your appointment. Your
brother forbade our mentioning it, but
we did not know until after his death
that his own children were unaware
they had an uncle. 1t seems strange,
doesn't it?"
can't see two lengths ahead. 1 cal'late
Mr.. Graves told you how felt about
it?"
eyes. That is, he said you were very
much surprised"
That's putin it mild enough. And
did he tell you that Bile and hadn't
seen each other, or even written, In
eighteen yearsW
yes"
"Um-hm. Well, when you consider
that can you wonder l was set all
aback? And the more l think Of it the
foggier it gets. Why, Mr.. Sylvester, it's
one of them situations that are impos-
sible, that you can prove fifty ways
can't happen. And yet, it hast sar.
tinly has. Now tell me: Are you OF
your firm well acquainted with my
brothers affairsT
mot well, no. The late Mr.. Warren
, was close mouthed man, rather Sc
cretive, in fact. Have you questioned
the children"
Caroline and Steve? Yes, I've ques
toned 'em more than they think have
maybe. And they know-well, leavin
out about the price of oil paintins anG
the way to dress and that it's more Of
less Of a disgrace to economic or
twenty thousand year, their worldly
knowledge amt too extensive"
do you like them?"
II guess So Just now amt the fair
est time to judge 'em. You see, they'r,
sufferin' from the joyful shock Of theil
country relation droppin' in, and
He paused and rubbed his chin. Hi
lips were smiling, but his eyes wer'
not. Sylvester noted their expression
and guessed many things.
"They haven't been disagreeable,
hope?" he asked
moo. No, wouldn't want to sa,
= that. They're young and-and, well,
\ amt the kind they've been used to
Carollne's nice girl. She is, sure
All she needs is to grow a little olde
and have the right kind Of advice ant
and friends"
"How about the boy2" Mr.. Sylveste
had met young Warren, and his eye
y twinkled as he spoke.
. "Steve? Well'-there was an answer
ing twinkle In Captain Elisha's eye
"well, Steve needs to grow. too. thougl
wouldn't presume to tell him So Whel
feller's undertaken to give advice t
one of the seven wise men he has t
!. be diplomatic, as you might say"
The lawyer put back his head an,