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Rh "are the lists of securities and other property which came under my management at your father's death. Through these pages you may trace easily, I believe, the sale, transfer or funding at maturity of those securities not now held by me for you; here you may make out, I believe, the changes in investments or the additional investments made by me. These," he touched the packets of envelopes, "contain certain securities which I have occasion to keep here; the others kept elsewhere are listed on these pages. Do you wish me to go over them with you, item by item; or do you prefer to study them by yourself?"

Lorine drew her chair beside the desk. "Thank you, I believe I will be able to make out enough for myself."

"Very well," He left her alone at the desk. Busying himself with some letters on