Elder has left his affairs in my hands, and I must give them at least some attention.

I'm not coming to the point, however.

A little while ago I witnessed the most painful scene that ever fell under my eyes." "Ah!" "Yes, truly.

Ugh! It makes the chills creep over me as I think of it.

Last evening I received regular notification of my appointment as executor to Elder's estate, and to-day thought it only right to call upon the widow, and see if any present service were needed by the family.