It recalled to his ranging memory all the details of his hurried interview with the little Widrington solicitor, who had already scented a job in the matter of Hurd's defence.

This man--needy, shrewd, and well equipped with local knowledge--had done work for Wharton and the party, and asked nothing better than to stand well with the future member for the division.
"There is a lady," Wharton had said, "the daughter of Mr.Boyce of Mellor, who is already very much interested in this fellow and his family.

She takes this business greatly to heart.

I have seen her this morning, but had no time to discuss the matter with her.

She will, I have little doubt, try to help the relations in the arrangements for the defence.