I shall, of course, discharge my duty as trustee under this instrument with all possible promptness. Some of the securities have already been converted into cash, and within a few days I shall come to Hillerton to pay over the cash in the form of certified checks; and I shall ask you at that time to be so good as to sign a receipt for your share. Meanwhile this letter is to apprise you of your good fortune and to offer you my congratulations.
Very truly yours,
Edward D. Norton.
“Oh-h!” breathed Mellicent.
“Well, what do you think of it?” demanded Mr. Frank Blaisdell, his arms akimbo.
“Why, it’s fine, of course. I congratulate you,” cried Mr. Smith, handing back the letter.
“Then it’s all straight, you think?”
“Most assuredly!”
“Je-hos-a-phat!” exploded the man.
“But he’ll come back—you see if he don’t!” Mrs. Jane’s voice was still positive.
“What if he does? You’ll still have your hundred thousand,” smiled Mr. Smith.