"I don't mean that," he said. "I want to hear about your own affairs. Did you see Mr. Brief the lawyer?"
"Yes, sir."
"How did you like him?"
"Not at all, at first, but better before we parted."
"How was that?" asked Mr. Benton, showing some curiosity.
At first he insisted strongly on the claim the estate has against my aunt; but after awhile he said he should not press the matter at present, and recommended us to look for Uncle Matthew's letter.
"You have searched for it, have you not?" asked Mr. Benton.
"Yes, sir; but so far without success. Still I haven't given up all hope of finding it. My motto is, 'Wait and Hope.'"
"I think it will all come out right," said the old man. "Did you see John Tremlett?"
"Yes, sir."