So saying, he hastily tore it across the middle, and proceeded to tear it into still smaller pieces.
"Now, young man," he said, sarcastically, "as I have no further business with you, I will bid you a very good-day," and he bowed, mockingly.
"I think you are mistaken about our business being settled," said Gilbert, quietly.
"Your forged document will help you little," said Mr. Grey, triumphantly. "I have torn it into a hundred pieces."
"Your forged document will help you little," said Mr. Grey, triumphantly. "I have torn it into a hundred pieces."—Page 138.
"It is of no consequence," said our hero, calmly. "It is only a copy of the original paper."
CHAPTER XX.
BAFFLED, BUT NOT DISCOURAGED.
The triumphant look on the face of James Grey faded, and was replaced by one of baffled rage and disappointment.