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226 former friends knew them, and they had no near relatives.

All this the elder Cuban related to the young millionaire, as they sat on the sands at the foot of the signal mast.

"And that accounts for the likeness of you and my son," finished Senor Valdez. "He has some of the Martin blood in his veins, I am glad to say, and I am proud that your mother, Senor Hamilton, was related to the Martin family."

"So am I," added Dick, "and I'm happy that I have found you. I have been able to fulfil the mission my mother left unfinished, and also clear up dad's property affairs. I hope you will not be too proud, senor, to accept help from me," he continued wistfully, for Dick liked nothing better than to help other people. Besides, there is a tenth share of the property in New York coming to you."

"You have already placed me so much in your debt that I am overwhelmed," said the Cuban, warmly.

"Then you might as well let me make a complete job of it," spoke Dick, quickly, with a laugh. "But, suppose we start back. The others may be getting anxious."

Seiior Valdez returned to his pocket certain papers, by which he had proved his identity, and arose.

"Come on, Cousin Miguel," Dick said to the