Thank God, I don't want it, while that's all mine," he said.

"What brings you here to talk of Carnaby ?" Deringham smiled a little.

"The executor sent me, and I have come a long way," said he.

"When I tell you that I am Ralph Deringham you should know me." Alton nodded gravely.

"Then you can tell me all about it after supper, and we'll have plenty time for talking, because you'll stay a while with me," he said.