The Irishman hesitated a moment, and then said--

"I don't know why I shouldn't answer that. It can't help you, so far as

I can see, to do anything which would hinder us. You'll stay until

Arthur Benham comes of age, which will be in about two months from now."

"Yes," said the other. "Thanks! I thought so. Until young Arthur

comes of age and receives his patrimony, or until old David Stewart

dies. Of course, that might happen at any hour."

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