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My beloved child, at long last you have
come. I am your uncle, Arthur Hanover. May I extend to you my warmest welcome
to this place and time, which I dearly hope you will find in your heart to accept
as your new home and your new life. … I have prepared everything necessary to
secure your ownership and title. … If you encounter difficulties, I will assist
you when I am able. I have told you what I can in a letter you’ll find in your
room. … Good luck, my child, for incredible discoveries await you at Manor
House!
(from Chapter 4)
Listen. Someone was in your room and locked your door. I’ve just arranged to have it unlocked. If
you’ve already found the gold key, use it to enter and
explore the other rooms within your quarters. It is essential that you learn
their contents, and there is something you must find which you will later need.
It appears to be an ordinary thing, yet it is very special indeed.
(from Chapter 6)
Hanover Manor shall soon be all yours and my ancient title
passed to you. And thus you may claim your rightful place among your peers if
you so desire. … It is critical, however, that you make haste and attend to the
remaining formalities. Have the chauffeur drive you and the documents to my
solicitors in the village early tomorrow morning. They will take care of
matters concerning the probate. … Then, I beg of you, turn your attention to
more pressing concerns. Good night, and rest well.
(from Chapter 11)
My
beloved child, you have done superbly. The documents were all in order and are
now in the hands of the court. Tomorrow the staff will be officially notified
by my solicitor of the impending transfer of title, funds and property. … But
much remains for you to accomplish here. I want you to enlist the help of all
your newfound friends, and even your former foes, to discover the secret of our
relationship. I am counting on you, my child, for in your discovery there is
something else, something important, something the world must know! Good night!
(from Chapter 13)
I note
that you have located only one of the discs I prepared for you. Also, I posted
my last letter for you to Miss Stratton at the manor some time ago. … In my
note to her I suggested she place it in a safe location until you asked her for
it. Make sure you obtain this letter, because it will no doubt clear up any
remaining questions you may have. (from Chapter 19)
My beloved children … Oh my, what a
fine evening’s entertainment that was. I haven’t laughed so hard in ages. … Ah,
at last you are a whole family again. Believe me, it fills my heart with such
immense joy to see you all together on this truly magical night. … And I am
further gladdened, for I now know that my final experiment has succeeded and my
life’s work will be verified. … Farewell, my children, as I go at long last to
rest in peace.
(from Chapter 20)
