9/31 He rang the bell, and ordered the servant to tell Mr.Wilks he should be glad if he would step in to him. When his friend came, he handed him the letter without a word. "A malicious young viper! I wish I had him here." "It is not nicely worded," the squire said gravely; "but it was an unpleasant story to have to tell." "It was not an unpleasant story for him to tell," the old soldier said hotly. "There is malice in every line of it. He speaks of the men as James's associates, talks about the disgrace he would bring on his mother. |