The Raymer enterprise., 1918-11-07

fces of Sylvester. Kuhn & Gravea
The clerk who had taken bis place was
very respectful
captain Warren" he said. "Mr. Syl-
vester Is at the Central club. He
wished me to ask II you could conven-
iently Join him there"
Captain Elisha pondered. "Why, yes"
be replied slowly. Il s'pose I could.
don't know why couldn't. Where d
this-er-club OF his?
"On Fifth avenue, near Fifty second
street. I'll send one Of our boys with
you IL you like"
"Oh. no. can pilot myself. I guess
| amt so old ! can't ask my way"
The captain found the Central club
q ponderous institution occupying .
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 aifairsf' asked Mr.. Sylvester
at the conclusion Of the meal
Except what Mr.. Graves told me,
nothin' Of Importance. And, afore we
30 any further. let me ask q question.
Do you know why Bile made me his
executor and guardian and all the rest
Of itf'
Il do not. Graves drew his will, and
so. Of course, we knew Of your exist.
ence and your appointment. Your
brother forbade our mentioning II, but
we did not know until after bis death
that his own children were unaware
they had an uncle. 1t seems strange,
doesn't itr'
1T does to me; 90 strange that
can't see two lengths ahead. l cal'late
Mr.. Graves told you how felt about
itT
"Yes. That is. he said you were very
much surprised"
That's putin 1t mild enough. And
did he tell you that Bile and l hadn't
seen each other. or even written, In
eighteen yearsr'
Yes"
"um-hm- Well, whsn you consider
that can you wonder I was set al
aback? And the more think Of It the
foggier 1t 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, 1t hast sar.
tinly has. Now tell me: Are you or
your firm well acquainted with my
brothers affairs"
Not well. no. The late Mr.. Warren
was . close mouthed man, rather 70.
cretive. In fact Have you questioned
the childrenr
Caroline and Stevei Yes, I've CUES
tioned 'em more than they think have,
maybe. And they know-well, leavin'
out about the price Of oil. paintin's and
the way to dress and that it's more or
less Of a disgrace to economize on
twenty thousand year, their worldly
knowledge ain't too extensive"
do you like themf
4 guess 40. Just now amt the fair
est time to Judge 'em. You see, they're
sufferin' from the joyful shock Of their
country relation droppin' In, and =
He paused and rubbed bis chin. His
lips were smiling, but his eyes were
not. Sylvester noted their expression
and guessed many things.
They haven't been disagreeable, I
hope?" he asked.
Moo. No, wouldn't want to say
that. They're young and-and, well, ]
amt the kind they've been used to.
Caroline's nice girl. She Is, sure.
All she needs is to grow a little older
and have the right kind Of advice and
and friends"
How about the boyr Mr.. Sylvester
bad met young Warren, and his eyes
twinkled as he spoke.
"Stevef Well"-there was an answer.
Ing twinkle In Captain Ellsha's eye
"well, Steve needs to grow, too, though
! wouldn't presume to tell him SO. When
q feiler's undertaken to give advice to
one Of the seven wise men he has to
be diplomatic, as You might say"
The lawyer put back his head and
laughed uproariously.