The $500 Check — page 23: what you’re looking at

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é 10 THE $500 CHECK. ‘* Then why don’t he dress better?” ‘* He is rather eccentric, Percy; and these California miners don’t care much for dress as a rule. I shouldn’t wonder if he were worth half amillion. You'd better treat him with attention, for we are his natural heirs, and there’s no telling what may happen.”’ ‘** Enough said, father. I don’t care how he - dresses if he’s got the cash.” ‘*T must go and speak to your mother, or she will treat him coldly. You know how particular she is.’’ Squire Marlowe managed to drop a hint to his wife, who was as worldly wise as himself, and saw the advantage of being attentive toa wealthy relative. By this time Uncle Jacob had reached the door. Squire Marlowe himself answered the bell, as a mark of special attention, and gazed with curiosity at the old man. Jacob Marlowe, though coarsely clad, was scrupulously neat and clean, and there was a pleasant smile on his bronzed face as Le re-s*¢- nized his nephew, GOomMmichoo CS