Chapter 22
"Your uncle has been here, Mark," said Mrs. Mason, when Mark reached home. "I can tell you what business he came about, mother." "He wanted my signature to a paper acknowledging that I had received my full share of father's estate." "You didn't give it?" inquired Mark anxiously. "No; I would not take such an important step without your knowledge." "I feel much relieved. I have not told you what I found on my journey to Niagara." "What is it?" "That Uncle Solon is trying to cheat you out of a large sum of money." "Is that possible? But father did not leave a fortune." "So we all supposed. What if I should tell you that he left you enough to make you comfortable for life on your share." Mrs. Mason looked incredulous. "Here, read this memorandum, mother," and Mark explained briefly
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