He has never offered it since--not to my knowledge." Harry's face lightened.

Some trace of decency was still left in the Rutter blood! This money was in all honor owed by his father and might still become an asset if he and his uncle should ever become reconciled.
"And can you tell me how they all are--out at Moorlands?
Have you seen my father lately ?" "Not your father, but I met your old servant, Alec, a few days ago." "Alec!--dear old Alec! Tell me about him.

And my mother--was she all right?
What did Alec say, and how did the old man look ?" "Yes; your mother was well.

He said they were all well, except Colonel Rutter, whose eyes troubled him.

Alec seemed pretty much the same--may be a little older." Harry's mind began to wander.