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a ; BOB YOUNGER’S FATE. 121 ing him the wealth which should have been his years ago.’ ‘* “His name?’ ‘* “Theodore Howard. Now, draw up a paper, Dr. Hinds, stating that I bequeath all of my money to my nephew, Theodore Howard, except two thousand dollars, which is to pay you two gentlemen for all expenses incurred in hunting him up; and you will be witnesses one for the other.’ | ‘“Younger studied the face of Mr. Hinds as the lat- ter drew up the document. ‘He saw that he had an honest man to deal with, © but a bold scheme had suddenly entered his head, a scheme which contemplated the appropriation to himself, not of a thousand dollars, but:the whole for- tune. 3 iat ‘‘He knew it could not be done by means of collu- sion with his colleague, so he determined to employ the only remaining weapon in his possession, fraud. ‘The paper drawn up and read, Samuel Howard signed it with trembling hands. ‘“*Now sign as witnesses,’ he said, breathlessly, ‘and I can die comparatively easy in mind.’ “Both men attached their signatures, and with his last breath the dying man located the position of the box. ‘‘He had desired that Dr. Hinds should retain pos- session of it until the young man were found, and then Younger should see that it reached the proper owner. “This was immediately done; the old man buried, and the two administrators met for a final confer- ence. : ) “Younger conducted himself in such a gentle- manly and honorable manner that Dr, Hinds was quite charmed with him. : ‘““ “Now, doctor,’ said Bob, in parting, ‘I shall in- stitute due inquiries, and in case I make any dis- coveries, I shall let you know at once.’ ‘“<«T feel sure you will,’ answered the other, warmly, ‘and will be very glad to hear from you on that or any other subject frequently.’ “Younger, who knew perfectly well where Theo (SCO Eomilcboo