There is no pity in him." Jasper groaned aloud.

Ere he could reply, the door of the office opened, and the individual about whom they were conversing entered.
With the skill of practised actors, each instantly assumed a part, and hid, under a false exterior, their true states of mind.

With something of cordiality each greeted the other: while side-glances, unobserved by Jasper, passed rapidly between Martin and the lawyer.

A few commonplace inquiries and remarks followed, when Jasper made a movement to go, saying, as he did so-- "Mr.Martin, I will be pleased to see you some time to-day." "Thank you; I will do myself the pleasure to call," was coolly answered.

"At what time will you be most at leisure ?" "During the afternoon.