"Exactly."
"Mr. Talbot is going to use it in buying a dock property in Chicago."
And she gave the lawyer what particulars she possessed regarding the transaction.
"If things are as you say, they are all right," said the lawyer.
"Mr. Frankwell, I wish you to look into the matter, and--and----"
"And see if everything is as represented," he finished.
"Yes. I am ashamed to own it, but my husband is--well, is not exactly what I took him to be," she faltered.
"I understand, perfectly, Mrs. Talbot," answered William Frankwell gravely. "I will do my best for you."
"I should not wish him to know that I am having an investigation made."
"He shall not know it--I give you my word on that."