“You may look over the items,” said Tom.
“Give me the paper,” said the lawyer.
“James, is this correct?” he demanded rather sternly.
“I am almost sure it isn’t,” said James. “I am sure he has put down more than I borrowed.”
“You know that is false, James Davenport,” said Tom contemptuously.
“I didn’t think you were so mean as to get everything down,” said James.
“I did it because I always keep an account of the money I spend,” said Tom; “but I will tell you frankly I should never have asked you to repay it, if you had not chosen to sneer at my loss of fortune.”
“Did you expect my son to treat you just the same as when you were rich?” asked Mr. Davenport.
“No, for I knew him too well,” said Tom significantly.
“He has acted in a manner entirely proper,” said Mrs. Davenport with emphasis, “and I venture to say that my daughter, Imogene, agrees with me.”