"
There followed a long silence, which Mrs. Montgomery was first to
break.
"I believe," she said, firmly, "that I am prepared for the final
issue of this matter, whatever it may be. I shall still require
legal advice, Mr. Wallingford."
The young man bowed assent.
"And, as Judge Bigelow is one of the executors--"
"I do not think, madam," said Wallingford, interrupting her, "that
the fact of his executorship will make him any the less a safe
adviser for you. He is a man of the highest integrity of character,
clear-seeing, and of impartial judgment."
"I believe in his judgment and integrity," she replied. "Still, I do
not think it well to have these two interests represented by the
same man. You are his associate, if I understand correctly the
relation between you."
"I am, in a certain sense."
"Do you have a share in all of his business?"
"Not in all."
"So he can be independent of you in any special case if he deems it
desirable."
"Yes."
"And this is also true as regards yourself?"
"Yes."
"Then, Mr. Wallingford, I shall consult you, individually, in
future.
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