“No, sir; and it does not seem to me that you are in any hurry to acknowledge me,” said the young man laughing.
“Indeed, sir,” said the lawyer tartly. “I can only repeat my words—you must wait.”
“Can’t wait any longer, sir. You could not if you were in my case.”
“I only ask you to wait till Mr George—”
“Till this man comes back,” interposed the other. “He will not come back.”
“What authority have you for saying that?”
“Never mind, sir. I have been having a chat with Doctor Lawrence this morning, and he agrees with me.”
“I am not going to allow myself to be influenced by what you and Doctor Lawrence have agreed to,” said the lawyer sharply.
“Don’t be angry with me, old chap.”
“But you make me angry, sir. Once more, you must wait.”