"For twelve months I can. After that I am powerless. I wish he were more like you."
"Thank you," said Ben, surprised at the compliment.
"My bark is worse that my bite," said the lawyer. "About this claim against your aunt I will do what I can for you, but try to find the letter you refer to. The sum is a small one."
"It is large to us."
"Just so; but my client would squander it in a week. Let me hear from you after you have returned and instituted a further search."
"Thank you, sir, I will write."
Ben left the office, judging Mr. Brief more favorably than at first. With John Tremlett, he was disgusted.