This man might know nothing about
it; but, on the other hand, he might know everything. It would be
foolish to repulse him.
"If you have anything important to tell me, I shall be glad to hear it,"
he said. "I am going to the house of my friend, Col. Vincent, to pass a
few days. Do you know where he lives?"
"Yes, I know."
"If you will call this evening, after supper, I shall be glad to see
you."
"I will do so. I will be there at eight o'clock, sharp."
On arriving at his destination, Frank found the colonel's carriage
waiting for him at the station.
Col. Vincent was inside.
"Welcome, Frank!" he said, grasping heartily the hand of our young hero.
"I am delighted to see you. You are looking well, and, bless me, how you
have grown!"
"Thank you, Col. Vincent. Do you expect me to return the compliment?"
"About having grown? No, Frank, I hope not. I am six feet one, and don't
care to grow any taller. Well, what do you think of the news?"
"I have some for you, colonel;" and Frank mentioned what his new
acquaintance had told him.
"The missing link!" exclaimed the colonel, excited. "Do you know what I
think?"
"What?"
"That this man either forged the will which gives the property to your
stepfather, or is cognizant of it!"
"I thought of that.
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