The $500 Check — page 46: what you’re looking at

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UNCLE JACOB’S STARTLING REVELATION. 39 as the church clock struck ten, and he bade Bert good-night. Shortly after his return, Uncle Jacob was shown to his room, and bein~ fatigued he soon fell asleep, not waking till seven in the morn- ing. After breakfast, Squire Marlowe said sraciously: ‘‘Have you any plans, Uncle Jacob, in which I can assist you? If yow would like to consult me about any invest- ments, I can perhaps be of service to you.”’ ‘* Now for it!’’ thougut the old man. ‘¢T was thinkin’, Albert,’’ he said, ‘‘ of ask- in’ your advice. I’m gettin’ on in years, and can’t work as well as [ could once. Do you think it would pay me to open here in Lake- ville a cigar and candy store, and——”’ ‘What!’ exclaimed Squire Marlowe, with an expression of horror and disgust on his face. ‘“You see I’ve got about five hundred dol- lars, which I think would be enough to stock it comfortably and——”’ ‘But I thought you were a rich man,”’ gasped Squire Marlowe. ‘‘Didn’t you tell me Gomichoo <=) (E(@)