There is no sneak about him, either; and if he had reasons for leaving as he has, they were nothing to his discredit; you can stake your last shilling on that!" "Oh, I know he has pulled the wool over your eyes," said his father; "but he has never tried his smooth games on me; he knows I can see through him.

I detest him.

One of your typical American swells! Just what one would expect to find in a country where a common clerk is allowed to associate with gentlemen!" "But, begging your pardon, Mr.Mainwaring," the detective interposed, quietly, "Mr.Scott is not an American.

He has lived less than two years in this country." A chorus of exclamations followed this statement.
"Not an American! Then he must be an Englishman," cried Miss Carleton, her sparkling eyes unconsciously betraying her pleasure at the discovery.
"Merrick, are you sure of that ?" inquired Mr.Whitney, in astonishment.
"Certainly, or I would never have made the assertion I did." Ralph Mainwaring suddenly turned the conversation.

"How about that will business, Mr.Whitney?
When will that come off ?" "The petition was filed this afternoon, and will be granted a hearing some time next week; I have not yet learned the day." "And then will you gentlemen be ready to start for home ?" Mrs.
Mainwaring inquired, a touch of impatience in her voice.
"Well, by my soul! I should say not," laughed Mr.Thornton, before her husband could reply.