Cheyenne record., 1918-10-31

ices Of Sylvester. Kuhn & GraveA
The clerk who had taken his place was
very respectful
Captain Warren he said, ''dr. Syl-
vester u at the Central club. He
wished me to ask II you could conven-
iently Join him there"
Captain Elisha pondered. "Why, yes"
he replied slowly, II s'pose could.
I don't know why couldn't. Where b
this-er-club of hisf"
ION Fifth avenue, near Fifty-second
street. III send one Of our boys with
you II you like"
''Oh, NO. can pilot myself, I guess.
I amt 20 old l can't ask my way"
The captain found the Central club.
Q 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 afIairsf" asked Mr.. Sylvester
ut the conclusion Of the meal
Except what Mr.. Graves told me,
nothin' Of importance. And, afore we
60 any further. let me ask question.
Do You know why Bile made me his
executor and guardian and all the rest
Of itr'
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 1t, but
we did not know until after his death
that his own children were unaware
they had an uncle. 1t seems strange.
doesn't it2"
'It does to me; SO strange that I
can't see two lengths ahead. 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 I hadn't
seen each other, or even written. in
eighteen yearsr'
eyes,"
"Um-hm. Well when you condder
that can you wonder was ret all
abackf And the more think Of It tho
foggier 1t gets. Why, Mr.. Sylvester. it's
one of them situations that are impos-
sible, that you can prove nfty ways
can't happen. And yet, 1t hast nr-
tinly has. Now tell me: Are you or
your hrm well acquainted with my
brothers affairsr'
mot well, no. The late Nr. Warren
was . close mouthed man, rather ~
cretive, In fact. Have you questioned
The childrenr
Caroline and stevef Yes, I've ques-
toned 'em moro than they think have,
maybe. And they know-wen, leavin'
out about the price Of oil paintin's and
the way to dress and that It's more o.
less Of Q disgrace to economic On
twenty thousand q year, their worldly
knowledge amt too extensive
'Do you like themf"
II guess 20. Just. now amt the fair
est time to judge 'em. You zee, they're
suherin' from the joyful shock Of their
country relation droppin' In, and
He paused and rubbed his chin. His
lips were smiling, but his eyes were
mot Sylvester noted their expression
and guessed many things.
"They haven't been disagreeable. I
hope1" he asked. -s+.-.-.
moo. No, I wouldn't want to say
that. They're young and-and, well, I
amt the kind they've been used to.
Caroline's a nice girl. She IL, sure.
All she needs is to grow little older
and have the right kind Of advice and
and friends"
"HoA about the boyr' Mr.. Sylvester
had met young Warren, and his eyes
twinkled as he spoke.
"Steve7 Well"-there was an answer
ing twinkle in Captain Elisha's eye
"well, Steve needs to grow. too, though
wouldn't presume to tell him %. When
q feller's undertakin' to give advice to
one Of the seven wise men be has to
be diplomatic, a. you might say"
The lawyer put back his head and
laughed roariously.