He flung down the notes with the impulsive gesture of an artist; then, with the caution of a man of the world, gathered them in again.
"The whole circumstances under which the alleged option is alleged to have been given would have to be examined," said Mr. Slosson.
"I shan't mind," said Edward Henry. "Others might."
"There is such a thing as undue influence."
"Miss Euclid is fifty if she's a day," replied Edward Henry.
"I don't see what Miss Euclid's age has to do with the matter."
"Then your eyesight must be defective, Mr. Slosson."
"The document might be a forgery."
"It might. But I've got an autograph letter written entirely in the late Lord Woldo's hand, enclosing the option."
"Let me see it, please."