"Norcross & Co.," answered Bolton.
Great drops of perspiration appeared on the brow of Stephen Ray. He knew very well the high reputation and uniform success of the firm in question.
He did not immediately answer, but began to pace the room in agitation. Finally he spoke.
"I don't know what to say. This has come upon me as a surprise. I thought the boy dead. I may be willing to make some arrangement. Bring him here some day next week say Tuesday and we will talk the matter over."
"You must do something more than talk the matter over, Stephen Ray. A great injustice has been done, and the wrong must be righted."
"Come here next Tuesday," was the only answer made.
The lawyer bowed and withdrew.