A Friend.
? ? ? ? Mr. Redwood read this letter attentively, arching his brows, perhaps to indicate his surprise. Then he read it again carefully.
? ? ? ? "What do you think of it?" asked the merchant.
? ? ? ? "I don't know," answered Redwood slowly.
? ? ? ? "Have you ever seen anything suspicious in the conduct of young Ropes?"
? ? ? ? "I can't say I have. On the contrary, he seems to be a very diligent and industrious clerk."
? ? ? ? "But about his honesty."
? ? ? ? "I fancied him the soul of honesty."
? ? ? ? "So did I, but of course we are liable to be deceived. It wouldn't be the first case where seeming honesty has been a cover for flagrant dishonesty."
? ? ? ? "What do you wish me to do, Mr.
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