56/62 May I ask what you propose to do about this present case ?" "Do--oh, nothing! I am advised to employ detectives and hunt the man down. It is not Mr.Swallow's advice." "No, it is not," said the lawyer, who stood aside waiting a chance to speak. "Some one warned the man, and it is pretty generally suspected how he came to be told." Penhallow turned to Woodburn, "Has Mr.Swallow ventured to connect me or any of my family with this matter ?" "No," said Woodburn, which was true. Swallow meant to keep in reserve Mrs.Penhallow's share in the escape until he learned how far an angry slave-owner was disposed to go. |