The Dugdale Millions — page 213: what you’re looking at

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tile TIN. BOX, 203 that Dick set out for Springhill in conformity with the desires of Mr. Hetlow that he should be present — at the time of Harold Pierson’s second visit to “ The Larches.”’ No sooner had he entered the car which was to convey him to Dobbs Ferry, than his eyes fell upon young Pierson, who recognized him at once with a courteous bow. Dick returned the salutation some- what coldly, hoping thereby to be left to himself. But he had not seated himself before Bob moved across the car and taking a seat in front of him, saying: ‘We are fellow-travelers.” “ Yes, you of course are bound for ‘ The Larches.’ ” The purpose young Pierson had in talking with Dick, and as well the policy which had been deter- mined upon by the conspirators as to the awkward discovery by Dick of Harold in Ransom’s company, was made apparent. “TIT am going to ‘The Larches,’’”’ replied Bob, “rather in obedience to the understanding of last week than in any belief that I shall advance my claim. Father has found something which my lawyer says is proof, but which I am bound to confess does not ap- pear conclusive to me. He says there are other papers which he may be able to find and which he says are much stronger. Were it not that it is at Mr. Hetlow’s suggestion, and that it would seem childish and discourteous to refuse, I would not think of submitting this stuff. It is really embarrassing to go to ‘The Larches,’ for I cannot divest my- self of the idea that I am seeking to deprive the Het- low family of an estate that belongs to it by right. Indeed this feeling was so strong upon me that I was disposed to hunt you up in the city and ask you to convey the proof to Mr. Hetlow.” “TY saw you on Monday,” said Dick coldly, eying him keenly. Comiclbookks C@© 3