10/18 He is suspicious of me, which makes it impossible for one to count upon his conduct. If he saw us meddling with the cabinet, he would be very apt to rush with his complaints to Mrs.Packard, and I am not ready yet to take her into our confidence. I want first to be sure that my surmises are correct." "You are quite right." If any sarcasm tinged this admission, he successfully hid it. "I think I can dispose of Nixon for a short time," he went on. "You are bent upon meddling with that vestibule floor ?" "Yes." "Even if I should advise not ?" "Yes, Mr.Steele; even if you roused the household and called Mrs. |