And
I name as my executors, to carry out the provisions of this will,
Doctor Edward-----and James Wilkinson, of the town of S----, State
of Massachusetts."
Then followed the date, which was recent, compared with that of the
other wills, and the signatures of the testator and witnesses, all
in due form. The witnesses were men in our town, and well known to
us all.
At the reading of her mother's name, Mrs. Wallingford sat down
quickly, and, covering her face, leaned over upon the centre table.
I saw that she was endeavoring to control a strong agitation.
I was the first to speak.
"The ways of Providence are past finding out," said I. "Let me
congratulate you on this good fortune."
As I spoke, Mrs. Wallingford rose from the table, and, going to her
husband, placed her hands upon his arms, and looking up into his
face, fondly and tearfully, said:--
"Dear Henry! For your sake, my heart is glad to-night."
He laid the will down, as if it were a thing of little value, and
kissing her, said:--
"This cannot add to our happiness, Blanche, and may bring care and
trouble.
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