The Jasper news., 1918-04-25
CHAPTER VI.
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ance of the morning was out re-
calling himself with crullers and
milk at a pushcart on Broad street
when the captain returned to the of.
fees Of Sylvester. Kuhn. & Graves
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 IL you could conven.
iently Join him there"
Captain Elisha pondered! "Why, yes"
he replied slowly, II s'pose / could.
l don't know why couldn't. Where II
this-er-club Of his7"
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.
amt so old can't ask my way"
The captain found the Central club,
a 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 a question.
Do you know why Bile made me his
executor and guardian and all the rest
Of it7"
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 it?"
ut does. to me; so strange that
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"
"Thats putin 1t mild enough. And
did he tell you that Bile and hadn't
seen each other, or even written, In
eighteen yearsT
YES"
"Um-hm. Well, when you consider
that can you wonder was set all
aback2 And the more think of 1t 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?"
mot well, no. The late Mr.. Warren
was q close mouthed man, rather Sc
cretive, in fact Have you questioned
the childrenP
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 paintin's and
the way to dress and that it's more or
less of a disgrace to economic on
twenty thousand year, their worldly
knowledge amt too extensive"
"Do you like them?"
II guess 30. 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 his chin. His
lips were smiling, but his eyes were
not. Sylvester noted their expression
and guessed many things.
"They haven't been disagreeable,
hopper" 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 little Older
and have the right kind OF advice and
and friends"
"How about the boy?" Mr.. Sylvester
had met young Warren, and his eye
twinkled as he spoke.
steve? Well"-there was an answer
ing twinkle In Captain Elisha's eye
"well, Steve needs to grow. too, though
I wouldn't presume to tell him 30. WheI
feller's undertaken to give advice Il
one of the seven wise men he has t.
be diplomatic, as you might say"
The lawyer put back his head and
laughed uproariously.