Resolving to be cautious, he said with deliberate emphasis, "I should like what I have to say to be considered, sir, as George Washington used to remark, as 'under the rose'-- a strictly professional confidence." "Of course," said Swallow.
"My name is George Grey.

I am at Grey Pine on a visit to my cousin, Mrs.
Penhallow." "A most admirable lady," said the lawyer; "absent just now, I hear." He too determined on caution.
"I have been wandering about your quiet little town this morning and made some odd acquaintances.

One Billy, he called himself, most amusing--most amusing.

It seems that my cousin gave him money to pay his poll-tax.

The poor simple fellow bought a fishing-pole and line.