"He averaged about five dollars a week as a telegraph messenger."
"So I supposed. He may get a dollar or two more in a year or two—but what is that?"
"It isn't much," Mrs. Mason admitted.
"I was talking the matter over with Mary the other day, and it is largely on her account that I came here this morning to make a proposal to you."
"Now it's coming!" thought Mrs. Mason. "Well?" she said.
"And I have made up my mind to offer you five hundred dollars."
"That is very kind," said Mrs. Mason demurely.
"On condition that you sign this paper releasing me from all responsibility as executor of your father's estate."
"This seems important to you, Solon," said Mrs. Mason keenly.
"It is a matter of form. I shall present it at the probate court. But it gives me an excuse for offering you a generous gift."