It had been comparatively simple to hoodwink his co-trustee, but it would be very different with an accountant of reputation, and he had also grown afraid of Alton's instinctive grasp of whatever subject he turned his attention to.

There was, of course, much the rancher did not know, but that left him with attention the more concentrated upon issues of importance.
Deringham, however, showed but little evidence of dismay or astonishment.

Had he been liable to do so, he would not have held his own so long in the occupation he followed.

His breath came a trifle more quickly, and his hand trembled a little, but he rested it upon the table, and all that Alton noticed was a curious little movement about the corner of his eyes.

The rancher, however, remembered it.
"Well," said Deringham, "I must endeavour if possible to return to England with you.