But my aid she shall have to the fullest extent; and it will be strange if I do not thwart his wicked scheme." "How will you aid her ?" "Through her right attorney, if my advice as to the choice be followed.
You know James Orton ?" "Yes." "He is a young man to be relied upon.

Let Mrs.Dewey put the case in his hands.

If she does so, it will be, virtually, in mine." "Enough, Mr.Wallingford," said I."It looks more hopeful for our poor unhappy friend, against whom even her own flesh and blood have turned." When I gave Constance the result of my interview with Mr.Wallingford, she was quite elated at the prospect of securing his most valuable aid for Mrs.Dewey.Orton was young, and had been practising at the bar for only a couple of years.

Up to this time he had not appeared in any case of leading importance; and had, therefore, no established reputation.
Our fear was that Mrs.Dewey might not be willing to place her case in such inexperienced hands.

In order to have the matter settled with as little delay as possible, Constance paid an early visit to the Allen House, and suggested Mr.Orton as counsel.