“He gave me an envelope,” said Richards, taking it from his desk. On it was written:
PROPERTY OF JAMES B. ROBISON
To be Opened by Richards & Tuttle In Case of Sudden Death
“What do you think?” asked Richards.
“You really mean do I advise you to open it, don't you?” asked Kidder..
“Not exactly; but—”
“Of course,” said the newspaper man, “it does not say it is not to be opened in case of living. That is sufficient excuse—that and your curiosity.”
“I don't like to open it,” said Richards, doubtfully.
“Don't!”
“Still, I'd like to know what's inside.”