"To some extent, I am," replied the silky-toned lawyer, with a smile
which was intended to declare his own innocence in any of the plots of
Jaspar. "He has voluntarily acquainted me with some of the particulars
of this unfortunate affair."
"Indeed, sir!"
"Such is the fact," continued the attorney, with professional ease; "he
has sent for Miss Dumont in order to effect a compromise."
"A compromise!" exclaimed Emily, with disdain; "there can be no
compromise, short of restoring, absolutely, my rights!"
"It is very probable he is quite ready to do so," replied the
accommodating attorney.
"May I ask what has produced this singular and sudden change in the
purpose of my uncle?"
"Well, madam, it would be difficult to explain the precise reasons. His
mind seemed troubled; I advised him to unburden to me, which he did. The
conclusion of the whole matter is, he has taken this step by my
advice," said De Guy, with an air of the deepest humility.
Emily was somewhat moved, by the revelation of the attorney, from the
stern reserve she had manifested, and said,
"I am grateful for your interest in my behalf.
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