A SURPRISE AT CHAMBERSBURGH.
"I believe that one reason why Squire Paget wished to get me out of the situation on the bridge was because he hoped thereby to force me to leave Westville altogether," remarked Ralph, as the train sped on its way.
"Perhaps you are right," returned Horace Kelsey. "One thing is certain, he was decidedly anxious to get you out of the way; otherwise, he would not have hired this Martin Thomas a second time."
"I never thought it of Squire Paget," murmured Ralph, thoughtfully. "Why, it is simply horrible!"
"There is no telling to what depths a man will sink for the sake of money," returned the insurance agent. "Here in the city we see it more than in the country."
"I thought Percy Paget bad enough, but he can't be a patch to his father."
"You must be careful how you go ahead, Ralph. Squire Paget may deny the whole statement made by Martin Thomas, and then you will have some trouble to prove anything against him."
"I know that."
"The best thing you can do is to call on your mother first——"
"I intend to do that. I am much worried since I know she has not received my letter."