IV
"No, I suppose you don't care to hear about it, John. But I want to tell you; so I guess you'll listen to please me?"
John Gordon said nothing.
"It isn't a long story," Dr. Lavendar said, and told him briefly of the funeral. When he ended there was silence. Then, "John," Dr. Lavendar said.
"Yes, Edward."
"The man is in need."
"What's that to me?" the other burst out.
"Much," said Dr. Lavendar; "it gives you a chance."
"You mean a chance to give him some money?" said the other. "Good God! To pay the scoundrel for what he did to us? Edward, you don't understand human nature."