“Prepare to be astonished. You have been harboring a traitor in your house. His name is Andy Gordon, and his mother is the niece of your father-in-law!”
Mr. and Mrs. Brackett stared at each other in consternation.
CHAPTER XLII.
HOW THE TABLES WERE TURNED.
“Of course,” continued White, “it is evident enough why the boy came here. He wanted to worm himself into the confidence of your father-in-law and deprive you of the property which ought to come to you.”
“It is shameful!” exclaimed Mr. Brackett, indignantly.
“It’s outrageous!” chimed in Mrs. Brackett, furiously.
“You would never have known of this conspiracy but for me, Lucinda,” said George White.
“No more we should, George,” said his sister.
“And yet you grudge me the small sum you agreed to pay me.”