"It was the love of money, aunt. He thought you would not detect the fraud."
"I should not but for you, John. How lucky it was you came! Now tell me what I ought to do."
"Is there a lawyer in the place?" asked John.
"Yes; there is Mr. Bradley."
"Then, aunt, you had better send for him, and ask his advice."
"I will do so; I think that will be the best way."
Mr. Bradley, though a country lawyer, was a man of sound judgment, and quite reliable. When the circumstances were communicated to him, he gave his opinion that John's suspicions were well founded.
"I should like to see Mr. Hall here," he said. "Can you not ask him to be present, and bring the note with him?"
"The store closes at nine. I will invite him then, if you can meet him at that hour."