Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp; Or, The Old Lumberman's Secret

ough Momsey and Nan talked the legacy over intimately that Saturday afternoon, and planned what they would really do with some o

iew Hall when the next school year opened was divulged when the two g

on was continually weaving pictures in her mind of what might happen if the vista of new fo

s on the matter of the Scotc

written by an attorney in Edinburgh; but there are rascally lawyers there as well as elsewhere. Bludsoe had correspondents in London

that mean delay

wonderful new fortune should be a reality, we can put in a proper claim for it. Just the same," he added to his wife, when Nan ha

d the little lady.

ves it, but Ah ain't dead sho' of it.' I presume this great fortune is possible, Jessi

household tasks and her usual smile beamed quite beatific. So said Dr.

h Nan often stole to listen openly to them discuss her mother's case. "I find her in a state of happy excitement, and that is quite right, Rob

Nan thought, at the doctor. "I don't know but that is it

ing that could happen to her!" declared the o

msey? Of course, for all of them. She could not imagin

in any event. But she was very curious. The steam from the cauldron of Mystery seldom arose in the little "dwelling in amity" save about Christmas

suddenly said one evening as they all sat around the reading lamp, and quite apropos of nothing at al

Mr. Adair MacKenzie had returned from Mexico and evidently one of the fir

ake, apprised me that the ancient Hugh Blake, steward to the Lairds of Emberon for so many years, was dead and

etter that I found awaiting my return will now be over. For, although Andrew Blake intimates that there may be considerable o

or otherwise, in helping you obtain your rights in this event, believe me, I stand ready to give such aid. Do not hesitate to call upon me. My regards to your husband and little gir

" cried Momsey triumphantly, while

espectable attorneys. We will send our communication to Mr. Blake at once, without waiting for Mr. Bludsoe's en

vexing;" they were interchangeable terms to her mind at this exciting p

nd peradventure," said Mr. Sherwood drily. "But ou

't really suppose anybody will tr

bly a number of people as close in blood-tie to the old man who has just died as your mot

ed Nan. "The money w

long time. Court processes are slow, and especially so, I should judge, among the canny and careful Scotch. I th

time discussing and dreaming of the fortune in Scotland, we would better go

That's because of my last fortnightly report.

nticipation is more than half of every pleasure. I lie awake every

nd dollars so recklessly as I do in my mind. But I can found schools, and hospitals, and edu

, Momsey. That you have had no chance to really be one thus far will only make your ca

pounds. To be exact, it may be a good deal less at the start. Then, after the lawyers and the courts get through with t

od!" cried Nan. "We won't li

and that God has given us great good fortune. Papa talks very sensibly; but I know that there is nothing to

he said, "I expect to go to Chicago next Monday, to begin work in

d Momsey calmly. "Perhaps you will feel better in yo