They call the family and the lawyer to the study. There, Mr. Davis takes papers from the safe. Everyone is excited.
“The person who remembers my morning words gets my house and money,” reads Mr. Davis aloud. “Others can take one porcelain dog each from my collection.”
For a moment, nobody speaks.
“Sophia remembered the words”, finally Detective Peters says. Mr. Davis nods.
“Well, if so, she is the main heir. I'll prepare the documents to sign”, answers the lawyer and opens his case.
“That's nonsense!” exclaims Katherine angrily.
“I am his son! It should be mine!” shouts Mr. Montgomery.
“I am sorry, Mr. Montgomery, but that's the will of Sir Archibald”, says Mr. Davis calmly. “You should not only respect it, but you must follow it”.
Sophia smiles. She was the only
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