But since he did not, I will do what I think he would
have wished, and, with the consent of these gentlemen," with a glance at
Ray and the lawyers, "I will continue the same annuity that he granted to
you."
"That is an exceedingly noble and liberal proposition, Miss Dinsmore,"
Mr. Corbin remarked, bestowing a glance of admiration upon her, "and with
all my heart I honor you for it."
Mrs. Montague did not make any acknowledgment or reply. She had dropped
her head upon her hands and seemed to be lost in her own unhappy
reflections.
Mr. Graves and Mr. Corbin conferred together for a few moments, and then
the former remarked:
"Mrs. Montague will, of course, wish to give these subjects some
consideration, and meanwhile I will go to consult with Mr. Cutler
regarding his interest in the matter."
He left immediately, and Mr. Corbin and Mr. Rider fell into general
conversation, while Ray and Mona withdrew to the lower end of the
drawing-room, where they could talk over matters unheard.
Mr. Graves was gone about an hour, and then returned accompanied by Mr.
Justin Cutler himself.
After discussing at some length the question of Mrs. Montague being
brought to trial he finally agreed to concur in the decision of the
others.
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