[Gordon Craig by Randall Parrish]@TWC D-Link book
Gordon Craig

CHAPTER II
14/17

Someone must impersonate Philip Henley long enough to permit the settlement of the estate." I rose to my feet indignantly.
"And you thought I would consent?
would be a party to this fraud ?" "Now, wait, Craig," as calmly as ever.

"This is nothing to be ashamed of, nor, so far as I can see, as a lawyer, does it involve danger.

It will make a man of Henley, reunite him with his wife if she still lives, and give him standing in the world.

Scattered about among charities the Lord knows who it would benefit--a lot of beggars likely.
We are merely helping the boy to retain what is rightfully his.

Don't throw this chance away, hastily--ten thousand dollars is pretty good pay for a couple of months' work." I sank back into my chair undecided, yet caught by the glitter of the promise.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books