Dewey. You are in the occupancy of property
belonging to Mr. Wallingford, and by his favor. Now, if you cannot
receive a kindness at his hands, in the name of all that is manly
and independent, put yourself out of the range of obligation."
I was not able to repress a sudden feeling of indignation, and so
spoke with warmth and plainness.
"Thank you for your plainness of speech, Doctor," he retorted,
drawing himself up in a haughty manner.
"As to removing from the Allen House, I will do that just when it
suits my pleasure."
"Mr. Wallingford, you may be assured," said I, will not show any
unseemly impatience, if you do not find it convenient to make an
early removal. He knows that it cannot be agreeable for you to give
up the home of years, and he is too much of a Christian and a
gentleman to do violence to another's feelings, if it can be in any
way avoided."
"Pah! I hate cant!"
He threw his head aside in affected disgust.
"We judge men by their actions, not their words," said I. "If a man
acts with considerate kindness, is it cant to speak of him in terms
of praise? Pardon me, Mr.
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