"The agents I will call upon to-morrow, and will acquaint you, by letter, with the result."
"You will do nothing of the kind--or, rather, I would prefer that you did not. Both Ella and I would prefer that you should come and tell us the result in person--that is if you can spare the time."
Mr. Graham bowed, expressing acquiescence in the lady's wishes. And on that understanding the matter was left.
When the two men had gone, Ella faced Madge with sparkling eyes.
"Suppose, Madge, there should be a fortune hidden somewhere in the house?"
Madge was scornful.
"Suppose!--there's no supposition about it. It's a certainty, I know there is."
"And suppose you should find it--it would be yours. What would you do with it?"
"What a question! We shall find it all four of us together. It will be share and share alike."
"What--Mr. Graham too?"