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Westcote quietly asked, as Jasper paused. "Yes, that's what I was going to say. But I'm afraid it will be a much harder thing to do. I've been the sport of fools so long that the bitterness of my soul has become a chronic disease." "Tut, tut, don't talk that way any more," Mr. Westcote chided. "Jump on board now, and let us be off.
"I am not likely to ask any questions, and as to telling people who you are, there will be no trouble about that. In fact, I am not intimate enough with any one here to wish to tell, even if I desired to do so." "That is good," Mr. Westcote replied. "I could not have chosen a better person for my purpose." "When do you want me to begin my work?" Jasper asked,
Westcote remarked as he noted how David liked the drive. "It would do you so much good to have a spin every day." "Why, I never thought of it," was the reply. "But I would not know how to handle a car if I did have one. And besides, it would cost a great deal." "Oh, you could easily overcome such difficulties.
He did not say anything about Robert Westcote, remembering his obligation of silence. Lois was much interested in what he told her, and her mind was very busy as she walked along by his side wondering where he was to get the money to carry out his plan. "It will cost considerable," she remarked when he was through. "Do you think you can manage it?"
Endymion Westcote hailed him from the doorway and crossed the room with Narcissus in tow. "My brother is interested in your panel of Bacchus and Ariadne; he will be glad to discuss it with you. Br-r-r-!" he shivered "I have been down to the door, and it is snowing viciously. Some of our friends will hardly find their homes tonight. I hope, by the way, you have brought a great-coat?"
He realised that he must have assistance as that envelope and the fact that he was on the road with David the night of the murder would tell strongly against him. He naturally turned to Robert Westcote as the one man who could help him and would stand by him in his time of need. He felt very lonely and wretched as he left the store and walked slowly up the road.
He was provided for a month at least, and he was most anxious now to enter upon the odd task which had been assigned to him. Robert Westcote, the stranger, interested him greatly, and he felt sure that he should hear more about him later. Having eaten his simple lunch, he started down the road.
"Quite right," Mr. Westcote assented. "He should live as near as possible. But may we see your charge?" he asked. "Certainly," and Betty at once led the way across the field to the big shady tree. Old David, seeing them coming, rose to meet them. He stood very erect and dignified as Jasper took his hand, and then introduced Mr. Westcote.
It was a happy company, and for a while all cares were banished. It was a balmy evening, the wind of the afternoon having subsided, and all nature was hushed in repose as the shades of night began to steal over the land. It was the hour of enchantment, and while Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Westcote discussed matters relating to the work at the falls, Dick and Margaret strolled slowly down to the river.
A moment later she blamed herself for having asked his forbearance by a look, and him for his confidence in seeking that look. His eyes, during the moment they encountered hers, had said, "We under-stand one another." He had no right to assume so much, and yet she had not denied it. Endymion Westcote meanwhile had picked up a small book which lay face downward on one of the step-ladders.
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