The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-11-23

NfNIHlA BAXTER was Just
hanging the last piece of the
~ weekly wash on the line in
her sunny backyard as her
cousin Hortense Cole came around
the corner of the house.
Been DOWNTOWN" Cynthia asked
noting Hortense's attire.
i've been to see Mr.. Smith," Ilor-
tense sank upon the back steps. She
was flushed with excitement. 81 got
citation paper in last nights mail
about Cousin Abner Deans estate.
I'm an heir. Flora French is an heir
and come to think of it, so are you
Cynthia"
Haven't heard anything about it."
Cynthia said as she sat down on the
steps beside her cousin. 81 did hear
that he was dead, but that was quite
while ago. | never saw him; in facf
I'd never heard of him until ] saw
the obituary notice in the paper"
"YOu are bound to hear something
about him now, my dear" Hortense's
voice was complacent. 1--WE are his
heirs! You are bound to be cited ITO
appear before the magistrate in the
town of Groton at p. M, Monday,
June H." She was quoting impress
lively when Cynthia interrupted.
you've got 1t all by heart" she
smiled, "but what does ii all amount
tor ..
1T amounts to one hundred thous-
and dollars" Hortense's voice shook.
"One hundred thousand dollars to be
divided among ten heirs"
"How do you known" Cynthia
asked in an awed tone.
Flora told me so. She has been
working on this thing ever since
Cousin Abner died. Do you realize,
Cynthia, what it means, ten thousand
dollars apiece? Flora is going to
Europe to study voice culture. I'm
going TO have my house all done over.
Paul says we must have a new car
told him to go ahead and get it.
expect he'll see about buying one
today. What are you going to do
with your share?"
Haven't got II yet" Cynthia said
but her eyes were wistful Ten
thousand dollars was lot of money.
II they should get it they could use
1t to good advantage with four chill
dren clamoring for more than their
parents ever had. Her mind turned
to grocer's bill paid, mortgage re-
duced. new furnace, money to start
Carl to college in the fall. IF this
story was true she would celebrate
with chicken pOt-pie for Sunday din
ner. She must not get excited. She
wanted to think about 1t and talk IT
over with her husband John had
such a clear head anyway. she didn't
intend that the children should find
out about it-nOt at least until ev
erything was settled.
mother, we are going to get ten
thousand dollars! Did you know it?"
Carl demanded. "That removes all
objections to my going camping this
summer"
ooh, shucks, on camping, Carl"
Janet said scornfully. at means
that I'm going to have some decent
clothes and permanent wave. Say.
mother, can ! make an appointment
at Jones' Beauty parlor for Saturday.
My hair will look swell for Fanny
Peck's party Monday night"
"Who told you all about this?'
Cynthia asked.
"Cousin Peg Cole told me. Her
mother told her. And Pegs going to
have the dandiest things. ;"
That's fne." Cynthia said as she
began dishing up the dinner. "Run
along, Janet, and see if the table is
set all right. Hurry, for here comes
daddy"
John Baxter, tired. gentle, loose.
jOinted man entered.
Dinner smells good" he comment
ed.
Its only roast beef and vege.
tables" pouted Janet. "But, gee
we'll spread on eats now. Well be
known as the rich Baxters from now
on and we'll dine off the fat of the
land. Have you heard. Dad, that moth
er has inherited ten thousand golden
dollars?"
Cynthia and her husband exchanged
glances.
"Yes, heard something of the kind
on my way home" John Baxter said.
81 was wondering If | hadn't better
see Flint about putting on sleeping
porch"
Not just yet" Cynthia's voice was
firm. "It's not best to count ones
chickens before they are Matched. you
know"
great unrest had seized the chill
dren. The Cole children had beer
talking in terms of wild extravaganza
Hortense had bought Robert motor
for his boat. She had allowed the boy
to go to the tailor to be measured
for suit of clothes Robert was
tall and it was hard TO get ready
mades to exactly fit Peg had an ex.
pensive marcel and three new silk
dresses, with pumps and stockings to
match.
Cynthia meanwhile received her Ct