I bribed the firemen to crowd on the
steam, and the engineers to keep down the safety-valve,--all under the
excitement of a race, though with special reference to your interest."
"Was this part of your creed, too?"
"Certainly," and the attorney launched out into a dissertation of
theology and kindred topics, with which we will not trouble the reader.
Jaspar heard it not, for he was busy in considerations of a less
metaphysical character. He was thinking of his present position, and of
the overseer, whose step he heard on the veranda.
"I see," said he, interrupting De Guy, "you have been my friend."
This remark was the result of his deliberations. He might need the
services of the attorney.
"I expect my overseer on business in a moment," continued he, "and I
should like to see you again, after he has gone. May I trouble you to
step into this room for a few moments?"
"Certainly," replied De Guy, who was congratulating himself on his
success in conciliating the "bear of Bellevue," as he styled him among
his boon companions.
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