The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-20

CHAPTER v.

events Of the preceding chap
ter Mrs. Main announced q
visitor, handing me at the
same time card ON which was print
ed with On abundance OF fourshes and
ornament "Mr. Morris Barnett" He
made ccremonious entry and politely
discharged few courtesies ere be got
10 business.
'"I have come over, Mr.. Greatorex."
said he suavely, ito see II you are at
all disposed TO do client OF mine a
great favor.'
did not see any very strong reason
why I should favor a client OF Mr..
Morris Barnett. but I murmured that
was always glad 10 be of service to
my fellow creatures.
"'rhc fact Is. sir" he resumed, laying
his hat and stick upon a chair and
drawing packet Of papers from his
pocket. my firm has client who Is
related 10 the ancient VIVIAN family.
the original owners of this castle, as
you are no doubt aware. and he has
been Informed that you have come into
possession Of this very beautiful estate
In accordance with the will, II | mis-
take not. OF the late Mr. Kesteven."
He looked at me inquIringiy. and
told him that his information was quite
correct
Il gather, Mr.. Greatorex." he contIn.
ucd afably. that YOU have been until
comparatively recently stranger TO
these parts and that. In short, you have
no particular ties In the county,"
THAT Is true" said I.
MY client sir. has naturally--you
win understand the motlve-a desire to
purchase The property. II you are dis.
posed to meet him and we can arrange
terms. And that, shortly. Is the Oh
ject OF my visit"
Now, YOU will easily conceive that
falling IN the present circumstances
this set my blood hummlng. Here was
yet another, and within few days OF
the demise OF the old proprietor, who
must needs come clamoring for sale
of the castle. The fact stirred my Gu
rlosity-nay, TO speak truly. iniame,
me with something very like excite
ment.
And what. then. * your proposa.
Mr.. BarncttY' | asked calmly enough.
| was sharp enough TO notice CLEAN
of satisfaction pass over his face. bu
he displayed none OF his triumph In hi
very businesslike tone.
"Ah. well, Mr.. Grcatorex," said he
lolling back In his chair. you see thes,
old places are more matters OF sent
mcotal than profitable Investment
True" said shortly. land men arr
usually willing to pay high price fol
sentiment"
"Ah, no, Mr. Greatorex," said b,
promptly. shaking his head, and hers
there was real touch of gutturals
you mistake My client is not a rich
man. but he bankers after the place OF
his fathers. II would mean much &c
him"
1T means a good deal 10 me" said l.
"IIow nuchy' said Barnett suddenly,
"Supposlng said cocoon
He held up his hands. my dear sir,
my dear SIR he repeated and stared
ut me as IL my audacity had plucked
away his wits.
"Why notT I asked.
MFR Barnett was thoroughly enjoying
himself
"Do you know what landed property
IL selling ut. Mr.. Greatorcxf' he asked
confidentially. ut is practically drug
in the market, sir, just now"
"Thcn." said I, ''will you kindly ex-
plain, Mr.. Barnett. how IL comes that
have had two offers within week
OF my inheritancei"
"Ah," he said meditatively, rubbing
his chin.
ut looks as n this particular proper
ty was not drug In the market,
doesn't III" l asked.
"To be sure" he remarked vaguely.
and then. recovering himself. resumed
his gentle smile. But let us come back
TO business. Mr.. Greatorex. Shall we
say $4,000"
He cooed at me cntlcingly. His as
sumption that we had wandered into