As my presence was not necessary for this, and I had full confidence in my friends' integrity, I paid them their money, which they were eager to secure at once, and said I would call in a few days for the stock.

I did call, and was told the notary had been here and the transfer had been legally made.

Wegg said he would get the stock from the cupboard and hand it to me; but we both forgot it at that time.

After his death I could not find it, for it was in the secret drawer." "Another thing, sir," said Uncle John.

"If neither Wegg nor Thompson was then interested in the Almaquo property, why did the news of its destruction by fire shock them so greatly that the result was Captain Wegg's death ?" "I see it will be necessary for me to explain to you more fully," returned West, with a thoughtful look.