"We are in the same store," said Maurice; "but we are not intimate friends."
"I infer that you do not like him?"
"No, I don't."
"Nor do I."
Probably Mr. Grey could not have said anything more likely to win young Walton's confidence than this frank expression of dislike.
"The fact is," continued Mr. Grey, "I suppose I may speak to you in confidence?"
"Oh! certainly, sir," said Maurice, eagerly, for he anticipated hearing something to Gilbert's disadvantage.
"Then," said Mr. Grey, in a low tone, "I look upon him as an impostor."
"You do?" repeated young Walton. "What makes you think so?"
"I don't like to speak openly in the street. Can you give me an hour, or even half an hour of your time, or is it necessary for you to go home at once?"