He read the whole through very slowly, and without the movement of a muscle; then handed it back, but said never a word.
"'Well,' I asked, after a pause; 'what do you think of it ?' "'Why, in the first place, that my father was a marvellously honest man, and yours, Mr.Trenoweth, a very indiscreet one.

And secondly, that ye're just as indiscreet as he, and it will be lucky for ye if I'm as honest as my father.' "I laughed.
"'Aye, ye may laugh; but mark my words, Mr.Trenoweth.

Ye've a trustful way with ye that takes my liking; but it would surprise me very much, sir, did ye ever lay hands on that Ruby.'".