“Those copies are correct in every particular,” said Wade shortly.
“Well, what does it mean!”
“It means, Steve, that Mr. Benson tricked your aunt out of forty-five thousand dollars by a most inartistic swindle. It means also, that he bargained for a thousand acres, and took two.”
“I don't believe it!” cried the young man hoarsely. “There is some mistake, it is impossible!”
“Not unless dates and figures lie, Steve.”
“Have you seen Uncle Jake?”
“Not yet, there is plenty of time for that,” and Wade smiled evilly.