But where is this heir ?" "Here." "Here ?" "Yes.

For the last six months he has been my private secretary.

I know what you are thinking of, Captain Carroll.

You would consider it indelicate--eh?
Well, that's just where we differ.

By this means I have kept everything in my own hands--prevented him from getting into the hands of outsiders--and I intend to dispose of just as much of the facts to him as may be necessary for him to prove his title.