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-BOB YOUNGER’S FATE.” 161 was obliged to impart the information that a for- tune had fallen to the young man. Having not a relative in the world to whom the money in turn | could be bequeathed, I thought it only just that this man should have his dues, though I still firmly be- heve that he used undue influencee in persuading young Howard to go into speculation.’’ | ‘“He was of age,’’ said the supposed Stark, grimly. ‘“May I see you a moment alone, Mr. Younger?’’ inquired Dr. Hinds. ‘“‘Certainly,’’? and he led his visitor toa side apart- ment. . | ‘“Now, what do you think of the case?’’ he asked, anxiously. : | ‘ “There is no doubt of the matter in my mind. He can collect the money if he goes to law.” | . ‘Then it would be better to pay him at once?’’ “Don’t be in too big a hurry about it. Wait until you see and examine his proofs, then there will be time to pay him what money he claims.”’ ‘‘T shall trust considerably to your advice, though if he is Stark, and Howard owed him that amount, there need be no delay in handing it over.”’ ‘‘How much did the elder Howard leave?’ ‘‘A hundred and three thousand dollars.”’ “Stark will make a pretty clean sweep of the plater.’’ ‘“Kxactly. Had the debt been larger you and I would have some little difficulty in retaining our share of the money.”’ | “By the way, doctor, would it be too much trouble to give me my portion now? My business is in such shape that I cannot remain long; and as I have not the least idea when I shall be in Chicago again, I might as well get it now provided it is convenient to you, and you are reasonably sure that everything is straight.’’ | ‘Wait a moment, and I’ll get it for you,’’ and the innocent physician was out of the room and up stairs in a moment, unaware that Bob had followed him just far enough to locate the room he entered. An interval of five minutes found him back, with - aroll of money in his hand. / (ete) Eomicbooks