MR.

WEST EXPLAINS.
A cry of amazed protest burst from the girls.

The Major whistled softly and walked to the window.
"I find the stock properly transferred," continued Uncle John, grimly conscious that he was as thoroughly disappointed as the girls.

"It is signed by both Wegg and Thompson, and witnessed in the presence of a notary.

I congratulate you, Mr.West.You have acquired a fortune." "But not recently," replied the hardware dealer, enjoying the confusion of his recent opponents.