smiled; but the stout lady flushed with rage and disappointment, and
ejaculated: "Abominable!" The eyes of all were now directed to
Herbert, who was the only one remaining. Could it be possible that the
balance of the property was left to him? The fear of this made him the
focus of unfriendly eyes, and he became restive and anxious.

"To my namesake, Herbert Carter, I leave a black trunk which I keep in
my room, with all that it contains. To his mother I direct that the
sum of one hundred dollars be paid."

This was not much, but it was more than Herbert had expected. He knew
how welcome even one hundred dollars would be to his mother, and he
looked satisfied--the only one of the party, except the old lady, who
showed any pleasure at the contents of the will.

The relatives looked bewildered. All had been mentioned in turn, and
yet but a small part--a very small part--of the estate had been
disposed of. Mrs. Pinkerton bluntly expressed the general curiosity.

"Who's to have the rest, Mr. Spencer? "she demanded.

"I'm coming to that," answered the lawyer, quietly.

"All the rest and residue of my property, of whatever kind, I leave to
the town of Randolph, to establish a high school, directing that not
more than twenty thousand dollars be expended upon the building, which
shall be of brick. I desire that the school shall be known as the
Carter School, to the end that my name may be remembered in connection
with what I hope will prove a public blessing." "That is all," said
the lawyer, and he laid down the will upon the table.