Evening star., 1932-06-18

Very shocking, indeed. Poor Trevel-
yam"
He looked inquiringly at Narracott
and Maj. Burnaby explained his pres
ence in few succinct words.
You are in charge of the case, In
spector Narracott?"
"Yes, Mr.. Kirkwood. In pursuance of
my Investigations, I have come to ask
you for certain information"
Il shall be happy to give you any
information II it Is proper for me to do
So" said the lawyer.
1t concerns the late Capt. Treve-
lyan's will" said Narracott. ! under
stand the will is here in your Office"
That is So
1T was made sometime ago?"
Five or six years ago, I cannot be
sure of the exact date at the moment"
Il am anxious. Mr.. kirkWood to know
the contents of that will as soon as
possible. 1t may have an important
bearing on the case"
"Indeed?" said the lawyer Indeed!
should not have thought that. but
naturally you know your own business
best, Inspector Well" he glanced
across at the other man Maj. Burn
ably and myself are joint executors of
the will. If he has no objection"
None"
Then I see no reason why should
not accede to your request. Inspector"
Taking up speaking tube. he spoke
a few words down it. In two or three
minutes a clerk entered the room and
laid sealed envelope in frcnt of the
lawyer Mr.. Kirkwood drew out a
large and important looking document,
cleard his throat and began to read:
| Il, Joseph Arthur Trevelyan. of Sit
taford House, Sittaford, in the County
of Devon, declare this to be my last
will and testament which I make this
18th day of August, 1926
"QD I appoint John Edward Burnaby
of ! the Cottages, Sittaford. and Fred
erick Kirkwood of Exhampton. to be
the executors and trustees Of this, my
will.
"(2) I give to Robert Henry Evans,
who has served me long and faithfully,
the sum of f100 Zone hundred pounds)
free of legacy duty for his own benefit
absolutely, provided that he is in my
service at the time of my death and not
under notice to leave whether given or
received.
"(3) I give the said John Edward
Burnaby, as a token of our friendship
and of my affection and regard for him,
all of trophies of sport. including my
| collection of heads and pelts of big
game as well as any challenge cups
and prizes awarded to me in any de-
partment of sport and any spoils of
| the chase in my possession.
go I give all my real and personal
property, not otherwise disposed of by
| this will, or any codicil hereto to my
trustees upon trust that my trustees
| shall sell, call in and convert the same
into money.
"(5) My trustees shall out of the
moneys to arise out of such sale, call
ing in and conversion pay any funeral
| and the legacies given by this, my will,
| or any codicil hereto and all death
duties and other moneys.
"(6) My trustees shall hold the
residue of such moneys or the invest
ments for the time being, representing
| the same upon trust to divide the
same into four equal parts or shares.
"O Upon such division as afore-
said my trustees shall hold one such
equal fourth part or share upon trust
to pay the same to my sister. Jennifer
| Gardner for, her own use and enjoy
ment absolutely.
"And my trustees shall hold the re-
| naming three equal fourth parts or
shares upon trust to pay one such
equal fourth part or share. to each of
the three children of my deceased sis
ter. Mary Pearson for the benefit of
each such child absolutely.
I'm witness whereof I, the said
Joseph Arthur Trevelyan, have here