"If you prove yourself to be my brother's son, there will be no need of that, for the greater part of my property will go to you. You will be independent."
"I should be sorry to deprive you of property, sir, though I have no objection to becoming rich."
"Of course not. We all want to be rich. I shall not blame you for being my brother's son, if it appears that you are so. How long can you remain with us?"
"I won't set a limit, sir. Do you think I can get away in a week?"
"That is a short time."
"I can stay longer if necessary."
"I may need to go to Alton, to consult my lawyer. After examining this paper, which, I suppose, is an exact copy of the original?"
"Yes, sir, exact."
"He will give me his opinion, which I will at once communicate to you. Probably it will not be in my power to go to Alton for several days."
"I don't wish to hurry you too much, Mr. Grey. That will be satisfactory to me."