"Yes, I broke it this morning, and have read the contents of the paper three times. I am going to read it to you now, for that will be better than if I tell it to you in my own words."
CHAPTER XXXI
PAPER NUMBER TWO
Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
"Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
"Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested. "You will wish to see him privately, I suppose."
"Remain just where you are," was the reply. "It is not necessary for you to leave."
When they were alone Lois and Margaret discussed what Mr. Westcote had just told them.
"Isn't it strange?" Margaret began. "Did you ever hear anything like it before?"
"No, I never did," was the reply. "But did you know about it?"