“I—I think so. He told me who you were; what your real name was.”
“He did! And you were still willing to meet me!”
“Yes. Why not? Does it make any difference that you are Mr. Bennett—instead of Mr. Paine?”
“But my father was Carleton Bennett—the—the—You must have heard of him.”
“I never knew your father. I do know his son. And I am very proud to know him.”
“But—but, Miss Colton.”
“Tell me,” she interrupted, quickly, “have you seen Mr. Taylor? He is here in Denboro.”
“Yes. I have seen him.”
“And he told you about the Lane? That he has bought it?”
“Yes.”