Wallingford. And so, by degrees, I
began to have a glimpse of what was passing in his mind. To go out
from that elegant home, and let Wallingford succeed him as the
owner, was something to which his proud heart could not
submit--Wallingford, the once despised and contemned student of his
uncle! That was too bitter a humiliation.
As nothing could then be decided, another meeting, to take place in
three or four days, was agreed upon, and we separated.
CHAPTER XXVI.
As my profession kept me going about all the while, I had
opportunities for observing the movements of other people. The day
following the meeting referred to in the last chapter, I saw Dewey,
the Judge, and the Squire together several times, and always in
earnest talk. As I came home, towards evening, I saw them all
entering Mr. Dewey's residence. It was plain that there was trouble
in the camp.
On the next day, Mr. Dewey left town. I noticed him going into a car
at the depot. When the time came for our meeting, a postponement was
asked for. I felt like demurring, but Mr.
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