"Hadn't we better go up stairs?"
"It may be better. But, in one word, is it success or failure?"
"Success," said Maurice.
"Good!" exclaimed James Grey, his eyes lighting up with joy. "Come up."
Again they found themselves in the same room in which Gilbert and his uncle had formerly had their interview.
"The paper," said Mr. Grey, impatiently.
"You'll pay me the money?" said Maurice, cautiously.
"If the paper is correct, you may be assured of that."
Upon this assurance Maurice withdrew the paper from his pocket, and passed it over to his companion. The latter opened it, and glanced over it triumphantly.
"Is it right?"