The Illegal Marriage — page 174: what you’re looking at

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166 THE ILLEGAL MAKRIAGE, ity,” he thought; “but they will find themselves mis- taken. They can’t bully me.” | “T apologize for my expression, Mr. Guerry,” Martin continued. It is a slang phrase, I admit; but as an old lawyer, I wanted to tell you that excitement, in any case, is sure to betray your——” “Mr. Martin,” interrupted Guerry, angrily, “I am not in need of your advice. When lam you may depend upon a fee from me. J admire your talents, but at present would rather you confined yourself to the case in hand.” Crawford caught Martin’s eye at that moment, and knew that he hada purpose in thus irritating Guerry. He understood it thoroughly. “Tam ready to apologize in full,” said Martin, with his usual calmness, “I hope that I have not offended you, Mr. Guerry ?” “Let us proceed with this business.” said Alfred, sulkily; “what were you saying about Miss Mor- gan’s property?” “T said, that to my knowledge, she has not five hundred doJjlars in the world.” “Now, Martin, what’s the use of talking so? You are acquainted with the estate, and know that there is not an incumbrance upon it.” “Granted; but I spoke of a will—Morgan madea will some years before his death, disinheriting his daughter——” “Disinheriting Miss Morgan!” cried Guerry, again springing to his feet. “Who—TI don’t believe it—it is not true—we shal]l——” “Mr. Guerry.” interrupted Crawford, “will you please be silent!” He quailed before those eyes, and Martin con- tinued: “JT objected to the will when I drew it up; but Morgan explained the matter to me in a way that removed all my scruples. Things did not turn out as Morgan hoped; but unfortunately he had not destroyed the will. I have it in my possession at this moment.” “Who is the—who then,” Alfred stammered, and, --comicbooks.com —