But I shall want a legal adviser.' 'The gentleman that was lately sheriff of this county is high in reputation as a barrister; I will give you a card of introduction to him.' 'What I like about you, Mr.Mac-Morlan,' said the Colonel, 'is that you always come straight to the point.

Let me have it instantly.

Shall we tell Miss Lucy her chance of becoming an heiress ?' 'Surely, because you must have some powers from her, which I will instantly draw out.

Besides, I will be caution for her prudence, and that she will consider it only in the light of a chance.' Mac-Morlan judged well.

It could not be discerned from Miss Bertram's manner that she founded exulting hopes upon the prospect thus unexpectedly opening before her.