“What reason have you to suppose that Wilton will meet your views, if he is in the position in this affair which you declare him to be?”
“It is unnecessary to give my reason. Will you have an interview with him upon the subject?”
“Oh—yes—yes—readily! When shall it take place?”
“Now!”
“Now?”
“This minute, if you will. I know that he is at home.”
“This is so sudden that”——
“I hardly imagine the possession of fifteen thousand a-year can occur too soon for your peace and safety, Mr. Grahame.”
“Lead on, sir. I will accompany you.”
Within five minutes from that time, Nathan Gomer and Mr. Grahame were ushered into Mr. Wilton’s library.