“I feel for your disappointment, madam; but I think you are hasty.”
“Who will believe the statement of a common tramp?”
“You relied upon it before, madam. But we have other evidence,” continued the lawyer.
What other evidence?”
“The striking resemblance of my young friend to the family.”
“Was—was he at the Haymarket Theater last evening?” asked the lady.
He was. Did you see him?”
“I saw the boy I suppose you mean. He had a slight resemblance to Mr. Middleton.”
“He is his image.”
“Suppose—suppose this story to be true, what do you offer me?” asked Mrs. Middleton, sullenly.