Bolton looked keenly at the face of his companion, and detected an expression of triumph about the eyes which led him to doubt the truth of his story. But he decided not to intimate his disbelief.
"That was sad," he said.
"Yes; and as you will see, even had your story about the will been true it would have made no difference in the disposal of the property."
"Still the revelation of your complicity in the suppression of the last will would injure your reputation, Mr. Ray."
"I can stand it," answered Ray with assumed indifference. "You see, my dear fellow, you have brought your wares to the wrong market. Of course you are disappointed."
"Yes, especially as I am dead broke."
"No doubt."
"And it prompts me to take my chances with the will in spite of the death of the rightful heirs."
"What do you propose to do?"
"Lay the matter before a shrewd lawyer of my acquaintance, and be guided by his advice."