14/17 Someone must impersonate Philip Henley long enough to permit the settlement of the estate." I rose to my feet indignantly. "This is nothing to be ashamed of, nor, so far as I can see, as a lawyer, does it involve danger. It will make a man of Henley, reunite him with his wife if she still lives, and give him standing in the world. Scattered about among charities the Lord knows who it would benefit--a lot of beggars likely. Don't throw this chance away, hastily--ten thousand dollars is pretty good pay for a couple of months' work." I sank back into my chair undecided, yet caught by the glitter of the promise. |