There is a vast deal
more of pride than principle involved in his objection."
The Squire was breaking away from his fetters.
"It is plain," added Squire Floyd, "that his partners wish that
property to go in preference to any other. And it must go."
This was a style of remark quite unexpected on our part; and only
added firmness to our purpose. The interview was not prolonged in
discussion. We merely reaffirmed our ultimatum, and gave one week
for the two men to decide in what manner to close their trust.
CHAPTER XXVII.
The decision was as I expected it to be; and the old property came
back into the family. There were few hearts in S----, that did not
beat with pleasure, when it was known that Mr. Wallingford and his
lovely wife were to pass from Ivy Cottage to the stately Allen
House.
I think the strife between Mr. Dewey and the old executors was
severe, and that he yielded only when he saw that they were
immovable. An open rupture with Squire Floyd was a consequence of
his persistent determination to have the Allen property transferred;
and after the settlement of this business, they held no personal
communication with each other.
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