But the point is this, don't you know, you can fight better with your head cool and your plans well laid beforehand." "The young man is right," said Mr.Whitney, quickly; "there is every indication that our opponent, whoever or whatever he may be, is well prepared for contesting the case.

I understand he has plenty of evidence on his side and the best of legal counsel." "Evidence, I suppose," interposed Ralph Mainwaring, with a sneer, "in support of a document that never existed, and a man that never lived on the face of the earth; for Harold Mainwaring never had a living son.

Have you seen this remarkable individual ?" "I believe no one in this country has seen him as yet, sir.

He is expected to arrive on the 'Umbria,' which I understand is due the early part of next week." The face of the other showed slight surprise at this statement, but, before he could speak, the young man inquired,-- "I say, Mr.Whitney, what sort of a man is this attorney, Sutherland?
Is he another Hobson ?" Mr.Whitney shook his head significantly.

"Mr.Sutherland is one of the ablest men in his profession.