"Did he suppose his uncle had money?" inquired the lawyer, in an anxious tone.
"He did not suppose he had much, but he wanted a part of it, however small."
"Did he succeed in obtaining anything?"
"Mr. Taylor told me to give him five dollars."
"Why you?"
"I had a sum of money belonging to the hermit, in my possession. I used to buy things for him in the village."
"Then you think Lyman went away with the impression that my friend—the hermit, as you call him—had very little money?"
"Yes, sir; I am sure of it."
"Are you under the same impression?"
"No, sir; Mr Taylor has told me that he is moderately rich."