Clem could bear
witness that Jane always seemed to have secrets to hide;
nevertheless a good deal of information had been extracted from the
girl during the last year or so, and it all went to confirm the
views which Mrs. Peckover now put forth. After long discussion, it
was resolved that Joseph should call upon the lawyers whose names
had appeared in the advertisement addressed to himself. If he was
met with any shuffling, or if they merely referred him to his
father, the next step would be plain enough.
Clem began to exhibit sullenness; her words were few, and it was
fortunate for Joseph that he could oppose a philosophical
indifference to the trouble with which his honeymoon was threatened.
As early as possible on Monday morning he ascended the stairs of a
building in Furnival's Inn and discovered the office Of Messrs.
Percival and Feel. He was hesitating whether to knock or simply turn
the handle, when a man came up to the same door, with the quick step
of one at home in the place.
'Business with us?' inquired the newcomer, as Joseph drew back.
They looked at each other. He who had spoken was comparatively a
young man, dressed with much propriety, gravely polite in manner.
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