? ? ? ? When the story was concluded, Mr. Wharton said:
? ? ? ? "Where is my grandson--my poor George's boy? Find him for me, and name your own reward."
? ? ? ? "I will show him to you at once, sir. Frank!"
? ? ? ? At the word, Frank, who was in an inner office. entered. Mr. Wharton started in amazement.
? ? ? ? "Frank!" he exclaimed. "My dear boy, is it you who are my grandson?"
? ? ? ? "Grandfather!"
? ? ? ? Mr. Wharton held out his arms, and our hero, already attached to him for his kindness, was folded in close embrace.
? ? ? ? "Then you believe I am your grandson?" said Frank.
? ? ? ? "I believe it without further proof."
? ? ? ? "Still, Mr. Wharton," said the lawyer, "I want to submit my whole proof. Mrs. Parker!"
? ? ? ? Mrs. Parker entered and detailed her part in the plot, which for fourteen years had separated Frank from his family.
? ? ? ? "Enough!" said Mr.
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