If so, I am heir to a large fortune. If not,
my uncle is the heir, and I certainly should not wish to disturb him
in the enjoyment of what the law awards him."
"That is quite proper," said Mr. Richards. "In your investigation,
it is quite possible that I may be able to help you materially,
through my long residence and extensive acquaintance in Sacramento.
When you come there, lose no time in calling upon me. Whatever help
I can render you shall cheerfully be given."
"Thank you, sir."
"Shall you be much disappointed if you find that you are only the
adopted, instead of the real, son of Mr. Roscoe?"
"Yes, sir; but it won't be chiefly on account of the property. I
shall feel alone in the world, without relations or family
connections, with no one to sympathize with me in my successes, or
feel for me in my disappointments."
"I understand you, and I can enter into your feelings."
Arrived in San Francisco, Hector took lodgings at a comfortable
hotel on Kearney Street.
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