"Over fifteen years' observation of the man has satisfied me that he
possesses neither honor nor humanity. He is your nephew. But that
does not signify. We must look at men as they are."
"His movements have not been to my satisfaction for some time," said
the Judge; speaking as though conviction had to force itself upon
his mind.
"You should canvass all he does with the closest care; and if your
property lies in any degree at his mercy, change the relation as
quickly as possible."
"Are you not prejudiced against him, Henry?" The Judge spoke in a
deprecating tone.
"I believe, sir, that I estimate him at his real value; and I do
most earnestly conjure you to set to work at once to disentangle
your affairs if seriously involved with his. If you do not, he will
beggar you in your old age, which God forbid!"
"I am far from sure that I can disentangle my affairs," said the
Judge.
"There is nothing like trying, you know." Wallingford spoke in a
tone of encouragement. "And everything may depend on beginning in
time. In what way are you involved with him?"
It was some time before Judge Bigelow answered this direct question.
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