"I don't feel sure of that."
"You said so in the city."
"I thought so in the city," said Mr. Grey, with apparent frankness. "Since I returned home I have been turning the matter over in my mind, and I don't feel so certain about it. You may be deceived."
"I know I am not," said Gilbert, firmly.
"Of course, you think so, my young friend. We won't dispute about it. I only want to find out the truth, and if you can prove your claim beyond any question I will do what is right. But there must be no doubt of it."
"Of course, that is fair enough."
"It seemed to me incredible that a son of my brother John should be living, and as he left some property, I thought that you might be playing a sharp game. You mustn't be offended at my plain speaking," he added, with a smile.
"No, sir; certainly not. I am in favor of plain speaking. But I hope you will in time have a more favorable opinion of me."
"I have already, or I would not invite you to become my guest. Have you your luggage with you?"
"Only a carpet-bag."