"He is an excellent man, very honest and upright. He was an intimate friend of my father."
"Ah, indeed! I am glad of it. Then he will consult your interests."
"Yes, sir, I feel quite safe in his hands."
"I am so glad to hear you say so. So many lawyers, you know, are tricky."
"Mr. Shaw is not tricky."
"We have no lawyer here," pursued Mr. Drummond. "You will perhaps be surprised to hear it, but my humble services are frequently called into requisition, in administering and settling estates."
"Indeed, sir."
"Yes; but I am glad you have got a man you can trust. Mrs. Drummond, I think Mr. Conrad will have another piece of pie."
Supper was over at length, and Walter, by invitation, went out to walk with Joshua.