Tae oon ee aT ee ORE ce a oe Sais a ee a el era Be Ea SS a RS es —<{ TO CARIBOO AND BACK ie We cross the lake to Detroit in Harold’s boat tonight.” “But Fred, you must tell me more about the business before you go! What if your cou- sins try to break the will? What am I to do then? California’s at the other end of the world, and it might be months before I could hear from you. “My good old partner, Lawyer Jones, will attend to everything. Don’t worry, Violet. Besides I’ve transferred all my interests to you, dear. You know that; I showed you the papers last night.” “Yes, I know; the transfer and the will, but—” “Oh,” he interrupted her, “about the will! You know Jones was willing for me to take it, over the holiday, so you could read it and see how perfectly straight it all is. He’ll send a messenger out for it tomorrow morning. Give him the will, and give him the transfer too, as it will be safer in the office strong box.” “Yes Fred, but where are the papers? You did not tell me where you put them.” He gave a pleasant, careless laugh. ‘“Didn’t I? Well I guess this trip has put everything [30]