24.

letter with it and here is what was in the letter: "Dear George; When you read this, I will be dead. I want you to know that I have regarded you as a friend, as well as my sec- retary, for a number of years. George, I've had you help me create a lot of happiness in this world and I hope you have gotten some of the enjoyment that I have. In appreciation of your loyalty and friendship, I am leaving you this jewelry box and I hope it brings you happiness, Sincerely, A. W. Warden."

I looked at the box, wondering what kind of happiness that a little jewelry box could possibly bring me. It was locked and there was no key. I took the box and went to my home that was on the estate and started to pack my clothes. I had made arrangements to move into the same apartment build- ing that Walter and Lydia lived. When I got home, there was a letter in the mailbox for me. I opened it and inside was note and a small envelope. The letter was from a law firm whom I'd never heard in connection with any of Mr. Warden's affairs. The note said, "Dear Sir; We have been retained by Mr. A. W. Warden to send you the enclosed item, upon learn- ing of his death. We have also been instructed to make a note of the date of our receipt of this item. The date that he gave us this item was April 17, 19--. I was amazed to see that he had given them this item (as they called it) nearly 5 years before. I opened the small envelope and in- side was a small key. I knew, before I tried it, that it was the key for the jewelry box, I opened the box with a huge sense of curiousity.

Inside the box, there were 5 bank books made out in my name. The total amount on deposit was One Million Dollars. I felt as though I looked like so many of the others did to me as I gave them their cheeks from Mr. Warden's Hobby. There was no interest entered in the books, so I had nearly 5 years interest to be added to the initial deposit. Even disregarding my savings, I was a rich man.

When I had all my stuff moved into my new apartment and had settled down, I called Lydia. I did not reach her until that night and she told me that she had already made other plans for that night. I wanted to see her so I went