Arthur pen drawing of hidden animals decided who kept the lake cabin

I paused before writing my name.

“Do you think the original deed is still down there?” I asked.

“We need the filing history,” Raymond whispered. “If Douglas registered a new claim, there will be a signature in the ledger and a date stamp. We must see that date stamp.”

I signed my name slowly, watching the ink dry on the yellow paper. Then I reached into continue reading …