Mr. Wallingford had personal reasons for not wishing to oppose this
application. The executors had been his friends from boyhood.
Especially towards Judge Bigelow did he entertain sentiments of deep
gratitude for his many favors and kindnesses. But his duty, as
counsel to Mrs. Montgomery, left him no alternative. She was heir
prospective to this property, and he did not believe that the plans
in view were best for her interests, in case no other heir was
found. So, he went before the Court, and opposed the prayer of the
executors. In doing so, he gained their ill-will, but did not
succeed in preventing a decree authorizing a sale of the property.
Dewey was present, a deeply interested listener to the arguments
that were advanced on both sides. After the decision, as Wallingford
was passing from the court-room, Dewey, who stood near the door,
talking with a gentleman, said, loud enough for the young lawyer to
hear him.
"The hound! He got on the wrong scent that time!"
A feeling of indignation stirred in Wallingford's bosom; but he
repressed the bitter feeling, and moved on without giving any
intimation that the offensive remark had reached him.
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