Will it in the mean time satisfy you when I state that, if old Mr.
Chevydale's intentions are not carried into effect by his son, I shall
forthwith resign my agency?"
Bryan's conscience, generous as he was, notwithstanding his suspicions,
smote him deeply on hearing this determination so unequivocally
expressed. Indeed the whole tenor of their dialogue, taken in at one
view--especially Fethertonge's intention of speaking to Tom M'Mahon upon
the mysterious subject of Bryan's suspected delinquencies against
the law--so thoroughly satisfied him of the injustice he had rendered
Fethertonge, that he was for a time silent.
At length he replied--"That, sir, is more than we could expect; but
at any rate there's one thing I'm now sartin of--that, if we're
disappointed, you won't be the cause of it."
"Yes; but of course you must put disappointment out of the question. The
landlord, will, without any doubt, grant the leases--I am satisfied of
that; indeed, there can be no doubt about it. By the way, I am anxious
to see Ahadarra and to ascertain the extent to which you have carried
your improvements. Clinton and I will probably take a ride up there some
day soon; and in the meantime do you keep improving, M'Mahon, for that's
the secret of all success--leave the rest to me. How is your father?"
"Never was better, sir, I'm thankful to you.
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