"
Mr. Dewey was on his feet in a moment, and said--
"Never!" with considerable excitement of manner.
Judge Bigelow and Squire Floyd looked at each other in a bewildered
manner, and then at Mr. Dewey, who was walking the floor with many
signs of disturbance.
"This is the family property," continued Mr. Wallingford, coolly--"
and ought never to have been sold. It is but fair that it should
come back."
"It can't go back," spoke up Mr. Dewey. "The present owners will not
let it pass out of their hands."
"If that is the case," said Mr. Wallingford, "we shall have to look
in another direction. It occurred to me that this might suit all
parties, and lead to an easy arrangement. But if that cannot be--if
the present owners, to use Mr. Dewey's words, will not let it go
back--then my suggestion falls to the ground, and we must look to
the investments as they stand. We do not press the matter."
I observed Mr. Dewey closely; the amount of feeling he displayed
having drawn my attention upon him. Once or twice I saw him dart
malignant glances towards Mr.
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