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The forger himself is, I think, far too knowing a man to fake inscriptions on fresh shells, even if, not being a conchologist, he did not know that the oysters were American blue points. I have written in vain if the reader, while believing in the hypothesis of a forger, thinks him such an egregious ass. For Blue Points as non- existent save in America, 1 rely on Prof. Boyd Dawkins.
Stubbs, persevering, "My mother was Roxana Jane Dawkins. She was own sister to your grandfather. That makes me and your father cousins Don't you see?" "I see that you are intending to insult me," said Dawkins, the more furiously, because he began to fear there might be some truth in the man's claims. "Mr. Prescott, I leave you to entertain your company yourself."
What they did say we could not guess; but by their loud clamour and gestures all the leading men seemed to be in a most violent passion. One word only they knew of the language spoken by our stockmen, and that was budgery, or good; and this I concluded they had learnt at some interview with Dawkins, who used it ever and anon in addressing them.
Danforth looked keenly at the two boys. Dawkins, who had schooled himself to the ordeal, maintained his outward calmness. Paul, beginning to perceive that his honesty was called in question, flushed. "No, sir," said the boys simultaneously. "It can hardly be possible, that Mr. Thompson, who is a very careful man, should have made such a mistake in paying me," resumed Mr. Danforth.
When they seemed no longer disposed to run, I ventured forward; but those who had got round Dawkins, on seeing me approach, made off, one by one, until none remained when I rode up to Dawkins, except a young man. Not a word was understood on either side, yet our new acquaintance talked fluently, and also repeated what we said to him.
I know you to be one of the most infernal thieves and scoundrels unhung. If you attempt to hector with me, I will cane you; if you want more, I'll shoot you; if you meddle between me and Dawkins, I will do both. I know your whole life, you miserable swindler and coward. I know you have already won two hundred pounds of this lad, and want all. I will have half, or you never shall have a penny."
"Who has been slandering me, sir?" asked Dawkins, very pale. "An eye-witness of the meeting, who heard the conversation between you. If you want more satisfactory proof, here it is." Mr. Danforth took from his pocket-book the torn fragments of the note which Dawkins had given to Duval. "Here is an obligation to pay a certain Duval the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars. It bears your signature.
"I had no money." "Your explanation is quite satisfactory," said his father, with a slight sneer. "I sympathize in your disappointment." "There is no occasion, sir," said George, good humoredly, for him. "I had no great desire to go." Dawkins took down a book from the library and tried to read, but without much success.
"What has become of Katie the second waitress?" asked Miss Althea Beekman of Dawkins, her housekeeper, as she sat at her satinwood desk after breakfast. "I didn't see her either last night or this morning." Dawkins, who was a mid-Victorian, flushed awkwardly. "I really had to let the girl go, ma'am!" she explained with an outraged air. "I hardly know how to tell you such a thing in this house!
A moment afterwards, Paul, who had been to the post-office, entered with letters which he carried into the inner office and deposited on Mr. Danforth's desk. He observed the roll of bills, and thought his employer careless in leaving so much money exposed, but said nothing on the subject to Dawkins, between whom and himself there was little communication. Half an hour later Mr. Danforth returned.
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