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This had gone so far that Lucius had declared as openly that he would prosecute the attorney for a libel, and Dockwrath had sent him word that he was quite welcome to do so if he pleased. "It is a scandalous state of things," said Sir Peregrine, speaking with much enthusiasm, and no little temper, on the subject.
And then there was a lull in the conversation, Mr. Kantwise, who was a very religious gentleman, having closed his eyes, and being occupied with some internal anathema against Mr. Moulder. "Begging your pardon, sir, I think you were talking about one Mr. Mason who lives in these parts," said Dockwrath. "Exactly. Joseph Mason, Esq., of Groby Park," said Mr.
"Now M., in your own house, you know!" said his wife. "So it is bother. But never mind that. Go on, Kantwise. What is this you were saying about Dockwrath?" "Oh, that's about all. I thought you would like to know what they were doing, particularly Mr. Kenneby. I do hear that they mean to be uncommonly hard upon him."
"I will not stay away," he had replied, with a look black as a thundercloud. Could there really be anything in those suspicions of Dockwrath, that his own lawyer had wilfully thrown him over once, and was now anxious to throw him over again? "I will not stay away," he said; and Dockwrath secured his lodgings for him. About this time he was a good deal with Mr.
"I don't know what you call the long and the short of it, Mr. Round; or what may be your way of doing business. As a professional man, of course I expect to be paid for my work; and I have no doubt that you expect the same." "No doubt, Mr. Dockwrath; but as you have made the comparison, I hope you will excuse me for saying so we always wait till our clients come to us." Mr.
It would be my business now, and you may be sure that he would have taken care to let me know his purpose." And then by degrees she explained to him that the man himself, Mr. Mason of Groby, had as yet declared no such purpose. She had intended to omit all mention of the name of Mr. Dockwrath, but she was unable to do so without seeming to make a mystery with her son.
Round, gathering up certain documents, passed into the outer office, and Mr. Mason and Mr. Dockwrath were left alone. "He is determined to get that woman off," said Mr. Dockwrath, in a whisper. "I believe him to be an honest man," said Mr. Mason, with some sternness. "Honesty, sir! It is hard to say what is honesty and what is dishonesty. Would you believe it, Mr.
Dockwrath; if you are really able to put me into possession of any facts regarding the Orley Farm estate which I ought to know, I will see that you are compensated for your time and trouble. Messrs. Round and Crook " "I'll have nothing to do with Round and Crook. So that's settled, Mr. Mason." "Then, Mr. Dockwrath " "Half a minute, Mr. Mason.
I am in a manner bound to do so as the representative of the attorney of the late Sir Joseph Mason; and by heavens, Mr. Cooke, I'll do my duty." "I dare say you're right," said Mr. Crabwitz, mixing a quarter of a glass more brandy and water. "I know I'm right, sir," said Dockwrath. "And when a man knows he's right, he has a deal of inward satisfaction in the feeling." After that Mr.
Dockwrath; he did not like to be told that Round and Crook were rogues, Round and Crook whom he had known all his life; but least of all did he like the feeling of suspicion with which, in spite of himself, this man had imbued him, or the fear that his victim might at last escape him.
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