The result of this first interview between the Judge and Mr.
Wallingford was to set the former in a better position to see the
character of his responsibilities, and the extreme danger in which
he stood. The clear, honest, common sense way in which Wallingford
looked at everything, and comprehended everything, surprised his old
preceptor; and gave him so much confidence in his judgment and
discretion, that he placed himself fully in his hands. And well for
him was it that he did so in time.
CHAPTER XXIX.
In accordance with the advice of Mr. Wallingford, the first
reactionary movement on the part of Judge Bigelow, was his refusal
to endorse any more paper for his nephew, or the firm of which he
was a member, on the ground that such endorsements, on his part,
were of no real value, considering the large amounts for which he
was already responsible, and consequently little better than
fraudulent engagements to pay.
A storm between the uncle and nephew was the consequence, and the
latter undertook to drive the old gentleman back again into the
traces, by threats of terrible disasters to him and all concerned.
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