Bags upon bags of money, jewels unnumbered,
silverware, hammered copper ornaments and some papers which had yellowed
and had almost fallen to pieces--all these, met their astonished eyes.
Taking the papers first, Mr. Vollmar read many important family records,
besides an index of the contents of the chests, and the disposition to
be made of them.
"Oh, what good luck this is! It has all been sent to us just when we
need it most," said Mr. Vollmar.
The family soon assembled to hear the good news and see the treasures.
A feast followed and fun and great merriment filled the house. The care
of the old man and his grandchild was willingly undertaken by the
Vollmars; and these good people lived together in peace and contentment
for many years.
THE INHERITANCE
CHAPTERS.
I. MR. ACTON AND HIS SON.
II. THE UNINVITED GUEST.
III. THE FLOWERING PLANT.
IV. THE TWO FAMILIES.
V. THE FEAST.
[Illustration: "By this time they had reached the grave, which was
graced by a flowering plant."]
THE INHERITANCE
CHAPTER I
MR. ACTON AND HIS SON
Mr. Acton was a clever and highly respected merchant who owed much of
his success in life to the system and exactness with which he carried on
his business. Then, too, he was so reliable, so honest, and sold his
goods so cheaply, that everyone preferred to trade with him.
His home, which he could have furnished luxuriously, was the model of
simplicity.
The only surviving member of his family was his son George, who was now
twenty years of age.
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