“Muddled?”
“Yes, it has changed hands many times in the past year, and oddly, none of the buyers or sellers seem to be known in Riverview.”
“What does Mr. Adams think about that, Dad?”
“He advises that the records be inspected very carefully. It will take weeks though, for they are quite involved.”
“I suppose that will hold up the opening of the camp.”
“It may,” Mr. Parker acknowledged. “However, it seems wise to take every precaution even if the camp isn’t opened this year. Too much money is involved to risk paying for land which may have a faulty title.”
The following day, the editor conferred with members of the Camp Fund board, telling of his findings. To his chagrin, Mrs. Van Cleve did not share his views.
“I trust Mr. Blake’s judgment implicitly,” she insisted. “I am sure the property will be satisfactory in every way. If there should by chance be any flaw in the title, he would make it good.”
“We can’t possibly delay the dedication another week,” added another feminine member of the board. “The summer is nearly over now.”
“At least postpone making the final payment until after I have had another report from my lawyers,” Mr. Parker pleaded.