It appeared irrational, and he drove it out of his mind when Herbert spoke.
"The deed's ready; you have only to sign," he said, indicating a paper.
Then he added, with a smile: "You quite realize the importance of what you are doing ?" The lawyer turned to George.
"This document gives Mr.Lansing full authority to dispose of your possessions as he thinks fit.

In accordance with it, his signature will be honored as if it were yours." Parker's expression was severely formal, and his tone businesslike; but he had known George for a long while, and had served his father.
Again, for a moment, George had an uneasy feeling that he was being warned; but he had confidence in his friends, and his cousin was eminently reliable.
"I know that," he answered.

"I've left matters in Herbert's hands on other occasions, with fortunate results.

Will you give me a pen ?" The lawyer watched him sign with an inscrutable face, but when he laid down the pen, Herbert drew back out of the strong light.

He was folding the paper with a sense of satisfaction and relief..