“Who are the witnesses whose names are written here?”
“The three men who came up at the time of the murder.”
“You will have to send for them to prove the validity of this document, and satisfy the bankers that you are the Harry Raymond to whom the money is bequeathed.”
“They are here in Melbourne. I brought them with me.”
“You are sharper than I thought. What made you think of this?”
“I thought their testimony might be needed. Besides, I was liable to be attacked, and perhaps murdered on the way, if it were discovered that I had the nugget; so I offered them a thousand dollars between them, if they would come up with me.”
“It is a considerable sum, but I think you were wise to pay it. I know these bankers with whom your friend’s money is deposited. If you desire it, I will take the matter in hand, and present your claim at once.”
“That is what I wanted to ask, Mr. Lindsay. If you will be so kind, I shall be very much obliged to you.”
“Then we had better lose no time. I have an hour to spare. Suppose you come with me now.”
“But,” said Maud, “I want Harry to stay with me.