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change was so sudden that he seemed to be a man within a man, and the
two creatures of an opposite character. Neither the doctor nor Emily
noticed the start, or the sudden change of expression; and the attorney,
seemingly aware of the danger of wearing two faces, restored the former
aspect.
"I think he is entirely out of danger," replied Dr. Vaudelier, in reply
to Emily's question. "Perhaps he will be able to accompany you in a few
days."
Emily blushed, but made no reply, other than a sweet smile, betokening
the happiness such an event would give her.
"I fear, madam, the delay will be dangerous," suggested De Guy, who did
not relish the proposition of the doctor.
"Why dangerous? If Mr. Dumont changes his mind, we have the means of
proving that that miserable will is false."
"You forget, sir, that Mr. Benson may be lost, and with him the will,"
interposed Emily, whose love of truth did not enable her to conceal the
weakness of her case.
"Indeed! Is the will in the hands of a third party?" said the attorney,
with apparent indifference, while, in reality, he was inwardly chuckling
with delight.
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