“But who was present?”
“A notary, I think, and perhaps Jane, and Mr. Benson.”
“And you didn't see this man Stark at all?”
“No.”
“But his name appeared?”
“Yes.”
Wade whistled softly under his breath. Perhaps it was a generous impulse that prompted him to ask.
“Don't you think we'd better ask Mr. Benson to explain this transaction?”
“Why should we ask him?”
“He might be able to explain the circumstances. As the matter stands now it doesn't look altogether creditable; and when you had sold this thousand acres, that seemed to end matters so far as you owning land in Belmont County was concerned—Mr. Stark didn't appear with offers for more land?”