CHAPTER IITO THE CREDIT OF THE CATBOAT
“The moment I struck the cool water it brought all my senses back with a rush.
“I kept myself afloat, and was picked up by two young men in a catboat. These young men were members of a fishing club that had a boathouse on the Sound, and were out for an all-night sail.
“They were close at hand when the steamer passed, and I was hurled into the water.”
“I see. You do not want your uncle to invest your money in the mine, and he is determined to do it.”
“That’s it. Yasmar is a glib talker, and uncle Horace is entirely carried away with him.”
“Could you not get a restraining order from the court and thus prevent your uncle from using the money?”
“Under my mother’s will, Mr. Carter, my guardian has a free hand. I will do Mr. Montgomery the credit of
