"Yes. In my trunk. Do you want to see it?"
Joe did and said so. Helen got it for him and Joe compared it with the one the man in the hospital had given him. His heart sank as he saw that the names of the officers and directors were the same. The Circle City Oil Syndicate was a failure.
Joe's face must have reflected his emotions, for Helen asked him:
"What's the matter? Is anything wrong?"
"I am afraid I have bad news for you," Joe replied.
"In what way? You're not going to——"
"It's about your stock. I'm sorry to tell you that your oil stock is worthless—part of your fortune is gone, Helen!"