The $500 Check — page 22: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER II. UNCLE JACOBS RECEPTION. ERCY found his father at home, and quickly acquainted him with the arrival in town of Uncle Jacob. His news was re- ceived with interest by Squire Marlowe. _ “Why didn’t you invite him to ride home with you?’’ asked the squire. ‘¢T did; but he preferred to walk.’’ **'W hat does he look like ?”’ ‘‘ Like an old tramp,’’ answered Percy. Squire Marlowe was taken aback; for, with- out having received any definite intelligence from the long absent relative, he had somehow persuaded himself that Uncle Jacob had accu- mulated a fortune at the mines. “Then he is snabbily dressed?’’ said the squire, inquiringly. ‘*T should say so. I say, father. 1 thong!. he was rich. You always said so.”’ ** Ard I still think so.”’ Q (E(@) afl G JOO Ha!