“My father has gone to see your mother on business,” said Herbert. “If you care to know what sort of business, you had better go home and find out.”
Andy was taken by surprise. He could not conceive what business the lawyer could have with his mother, but he was oppressed by a presentiment of evil. He left Herbert and hurried home.
CHAPTER VI.
A LAWYER’S VISIT.
Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
“Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
“Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble. “Yes, Mrs. Gordon. I call upon a little matter of business.”
“Won’t you come in?” said the widow, not forgetting her politeness in her surprise.
“I believe I will trespass on your hospitality for a brief space,” said the lawyer. “Are you quite well?”