He has tried to make himself thoroughly clear, and if there is anything left unsaid it is past our comprehension.

I am sorry to inform you, though, that he has paid the telegraph charges," said Mr.Grant, smiling broadly.
"Is he rational about it ?" asked Montgomery, nervously.
Mr.Grant gave his partner a quick, significant glance, and then drew from his desk the voluminous telegram from Swearengen Jones.

It was as follows: October 2.
GRANT & RIPLEY, Yucatan Building, New York.
I am to be sole referee in this matter.

You are retained as my agents, heir to report to me through you weekly.

One desire of uncle was to forestall grandfather's bequest.