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Updated: July 19, 2025
Dick was quiet for a minute or two, and then looked up. "You remember reading the French romance the night we reached the telegraph shack! Did you see Franklin Dearham's name in the book?" "Yes," said Mordaunt very coolly, "I did see it." He paused, looking hard at Dick, and went on: "Of course, I know what this implies.
Then Bernard Dearham's family pride is known: I imagine he largely persuaded your grandfather to alter his will." Jim got up and his face was quietly stern. "Langrigg is mine; my grandfather gave it to me without my asking for the gift," he said. "I owe my relations nothing and don't acknowledge Bernard Dearham's rule. None of you bothered about my father; you were glad to leave him and me alone.
It had been a bitter disappointment that he had inherited very little of Joseph Dearham's property, although none of his relations suspected this, for Mordaunt knew how to hide his feelings. He was stubbornly conservative and held tenaciously the traditions of his class. Presently Mrs. Halliday came in. Mordaunt, who knew his aunt well, thought she harmonized with her room.
There was an old French romance on a shelf and Lance read a passage. He studied the book when Jim left the shack, and I found out afterwards that Franklin Dearham's name was written across the front page. You see what this implies, sir?" "You mean Lance knew who Jim was, although you did not. When did you find out?" "I picked up the book one day at Langrigg. Lance was there.
Mordaunt saw he would say nothing more and they were silent for a few moments until Dick got up and said he would ask the gardener for some plants the man had promised his mother. He wanted the plants, but he wanted to think, for he was curious about the French romance. If Lance had seen Franklin Dearham's name, he must have known Jim was his son, and had meant to let him stay in Canada.
There are some formalities yet, but the fellow seems satisfied I'm Joseph Dearham's heir, and I'm going to England soon. Whether I'll stay or not is another thing. Well, we had arranged for a long holiday, and I don't mean to be cheated. I'm going to take you all to the Old Country." Carrie colored, but Jake smiled. "Did you tell the lawyer about this plan?"
"Anyhow, I haven't made my calculations yet and don't know if my money will go round." "I wonder whether you understand that you are Bernard Dearham's nearest relation and his approval is important?" Mordaunt remarked. Jim pondered. He liked Dick and thought he trusted him, but he was not certain if he trusted Mordaunt.
Halliday came in and they talked about household matters. In the meantime, Mordaunt drove to the town and stopped at a lawyer's office. There were three partners in the firm which managed Bernard Dearham's business; two sober, white-haired gentlemen, and one who was young.
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