"Ah! I was not before aware of this," replied Wallingford, and he
looked inquiringly towards the Judge and Squire. They showed an
uneasy perplexity of manner, but did not respond.
"In what way are you interested?" queried Mr. Wallingford.
"I am one of the guardians to the heir under an existing will."
"A will that the decision of our court has rendered null and void,"
was promptly answered. "We have not met to consider questions in
which Leon Garcia, or his representative, has any concern. Our
business refers to other matters."
Dewey moved uneasily, and seemed struggling to keep down his rising
displeasure. But he did not, manifest any intention to withdraw.
"Had we not better proceed to business?" suggested Squire Floyd.
"Not while Mr. Dewey remains," said I, firmly taking the side of Mr.
Wallingford.
"Somebody will repent himself of this!" exclaimed the ill-governed
man, passionately, starting to his feet, and striding from the
office.
"I don't understand this individual's conduct," remarked
Wallingford, in a serious way. "Why has he presumed to intermeddle
in our business? It has a bad look.
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