James Leech hoped to receive an invitation to accompany the two; but no invitation was given, and he was forced to content himself with staying behind.
CHAPTER VII
A WELCOME DISCOVERY
Mr. Spencer entered the house so lately vacated by the old man who had occupied it for forty years.
“The trunk is in your uncle's room,” said the lawyer, “or ought to be. I suppose it has not been moved.”
The two entered the chamber. It was a small, poorly furnished apartment, covered with a carpet which, cheap in the first place, was so worn with use that the bare floor showed in spots.
“Your uncle was not very luxurious in his taste,” said Mr. Spencer. “There are plenty of day laborers in town who have as good rooms as this.”
“I suppose he liked laying up money better than spending it,” said Herbert.
“You are right there. This must be the trunk.”