"I have not quite decided whether to take a trip to the Pacific coast or to return to Europe. Of course I shall apprise you promptly when I have made my decision."
"Your ward is an American. Is it right to rear him in Europe, leaving him without any adequate knowledge of his own country?"
"He will have advantages abroad which he would not have in his own country. However, I will consider what you have said, and I may arrange to spend a part of each year in America."
"I would like to speak to Philip," said Mr. Codicil.
Richard Grafton hesitated, but only for a moment. He was playing a bold game for a large stake. It would not do to be timid.
"Come here, Philip," he said, "Mr. Codicil wishes to speak to you."
Ben rose and advanced to meet the lawyer.
"I am glad to make your acquaintance, sir," he said.
"And I am pleased to meet you, my boy. You look well!"