Of course they would require some guarantee that my work would be performed.

Yet certain questions arose to my mind.
[Illustration: I read it over slowly, but it appeared innocent enough.] "As soon as the property is legally in my possession I am to deed it over to you ?" "Certainly; I represent the administrators, and the rightful heir." "That will involve forgery on my part." He waved his hand, as though brushing away an insect.
"Technically, yes; but under legal advice, my dear boy, and agreement of the officials interested in proper settlement of the estate.

There is no danger whatever." I was not assured as to this, and yet the man's easy manner, and smooth speech, served to ease my conscience.
"And the ten thousand dollars ?" I asked.
"A thousand will be handed you tonight; the remainder may be retained at the final settlement, together with the compensation of the woman.
You make your own terms with her; so you see you cannot lose.

Sign here." "I had forgotten the woman.

Is she necessary ?" "It will be better to have one, as they know down there young Henley was lately married.