“Franklin, put the contract on his desk and removed his spectacles. “What news can you give me, then?” she asked.“The contract is binding. Sir James has a good man, a clever man at least, to do his legal work. If Ian had only read it before signing...” he shook his head in mournful regret.It was the same thought Harriet had had constantly since the news yesterday, but it didn't help to hear it repeated by their man of business. “Surely there's some way,” she protested desperately. “Ian's only fi...fteen. How can a contract be binding when signed by a mere boy?” “Your father wrote a letter giving him legal right to sign in his name. If not for that, you might have a case. However...” Another shake of his head, and Harriet bit her lip in frustration. “Since your father gave him authority, Ian was acting within his powers.”“So the contract can't be rendered invalid.” Harriet spoke mostly to herself. Her mind was racing, searching for answers. There seemed to be none.“I'm afraid not.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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