There were some bonds and
stocks, as well as a large sum in cash. At least five thousand
dollars of this belonged to the Apgars, representing the loan they
had made to Uncle Isaac. And as he left no other heirs, eventually
the entire wealth would come to the farmer.
"This has been a lucky day for us!" exclaimed Sandy, as he put the
wealth in a secure place in the house.
"Well, it will be an unlucky one for us, if we don't get this fire
film," remarked Mr. Pertell, half humorously.
"Just so," returned Russ.
There was much discussion over the find, and then an examination was
made of the secret room. From within the sliding panel door, by which
entrance was gained, could easily be seen. But outside, it was so
well hidden that it is doubtful if anyone but one who knew the trick
could have found it.
Mr. Apgar recalled that the barn stood on the farm when he had
purchased the estate years before. It had belonged to an eccentric
man, and there was little doubt that he had built the secret room for
his own use--though what it was could only be guessed.
"And Uncle Isaac must have discovered the hidden door when he was out
here in the barn so much," said Sandy. "Lunatics are cunning,
sometimes, I've heard. He probably found th' place and kept it to
himself, as a good place to hide his valuables.
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