"And you have been searching for parties to whom you might give this fortune?"
"No, madam, I give nothing; I've been searching for parties to whom this fortune belongs."
"And you think it belongs to me?"
"Frankly, I do."
"Again I say you are a remarkable man, and now I will ask one favor. If it should prove that the fortune is mine do not mention the fact to a living soul until you receive permission from me."
"I do not recognize your right to place me under any such restriction, but I will so agree all the same to oblige you."
"And you will never regret your decision; and now, sir, how about my child?"
"I propose to search for your child."
There came a sad look to the face of Amalie Speir, as she said:
"If anything evil has befallen my child this fortune is yours."