“Yes. My father is his sole heir.”
“I should like to see them. Perhaps I spoke hastily; but really you are mistaken in thinking it can be of any use to bring that old deal up again. The money was lost, and there is no chance of getting it back again.”
“But, either you are responsible for the amount, or else my uncle’s interest in the land still holds good,” said Jerry.
“Let me see the papers.”
Mr. Slocum made a movement as if to take them. But Jerry drew back and shook his head.
“I prefer not to let them go out of my possession.”
“Do you mean to say you won’t trust me?”
“You can put it that way, if you wish, Mr. Slocum.”
The real estate man bit his lip. Then he made a movement to his assistant, who at once slid behind Jerry, towards the door.
“What are you going to do?” the young oarsman asked, in alarm.