Just think, you have been here nearly a
week--"
"Not so hard, cousin Edith. Your humble servant arrived on Monday,
and this, I believe, is Wednesday."
"That's right, my boy, defend yourself," said Mr. Stanhope, looking
proudly upon the fair group around him.
As conversation set in lively and amusement was the order of the
day, Mr. Stanhope and his friend quietly sat and looked on,
occasionally answering to some of the sallies sent off at their
expense.
A servant now entered with the evening mail, and assorting the pile
Mr. Stanhope passed to Mr. Metcalfe the two provincial dailies.
"The very information I was seeking," cried the latter in excited
tones. "Just read that."
Mr. Stanhope glanced at the article in question and seemed lost in
amazement; then hastily exclaimed: "It is wonderful how these
fellows get things so soon. The matter has indeed gained publicity,
and the young fellow need hesitate no longer."
"Miss Verne will no doubt be able to give you much information, as
the young lawyer is quite popular in her native city. I may have
known of him, but I'm inclined to think he has established himself
since I left St. John."
Mr.
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