"I remember it."
"I offered you a small sum in consideration of this release. As the administrator I find it desirable to have it in order that I may render a final account."
"I remember the circumstances."
"I think you made some objection—a foolish one, to which you were instigated probably by your son Mark."
"I remember that too."
"No doubt the boy was honest in his advice, but I need hardly suggest to you how incompetent a boy of his age is as an adviser in a serious business matter. Well, I have come this morning on the same business, but I wish to be liberal. I think it only fair to take your circumstances into consideration. I am ready to give you a hundred dollars if you will sign the paper I have here."
"Let me see the paper, Solon."
Mr. Talbot took from his pocket a folded document which he placed before his sister-in-law.
It ran thus:
"I hereby acknowledge that I have received from Solon Talbot, administrator of the estate of my late father, Elisha Doane, my full share in that estate, and I hereby release him from all further claim on my part to said estate."