The Dugdale Millions — page 201: what you’re looking at

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DICK’S DISCOVERY. Ig! covery of the supposed heir had been forwarded to the London solicitor, with the request that he would come to the States and take charge of the exami- nation. It was Moore, who, after prolonged discussion, summed the matter up. “ We must expect, from this out, opposition from the Hetlow party,” he said. ‘ Probably it will be the passive one of questioning proof, but it will be opposi- tion all the same. Now it seems to me that we are not going to drift into this thing, as it seemed at first. ‘ihis London solicitor will come here to make a searching examination, and this thing we want to stop. The way to do it, it seems to me, is to produce the strongest kind of proof and submit it to the Het- low party---proof so strong that they will be con- vinced. This must be done before the London lawyer arrives, so that, when he does come, he will find those most interested in having the proof faii ready to yield up all claim. This will prejudice him in our favor.” This seeming to be the wisest course it was agreed upon, and the duty of determining what proof was necessary, and of concocting it, was imposed upon Moore and Pierson. “That proof must be ready by Wednesday,” said Bob, “for I have promised to go up there on that day and submit what we have.” “That is all right,” said Orton Pierson. “ You can carry up all the proof we have then, and we will give you enough for the first step. It will be the better way to convince them gradually. From what Bob says,” he continued to the others, “I think they are really convinced now, and proof is all that is wanted to make them throw up their hands.” “ All are convinced except Mason,” replied Bob. “That fellow doesn’t believe in me. I feel that he Comicboolkkss C@ 3