I
have named you and Dr. Paul Culver as my executors. Have you any
objection to serving?"
"You will be more likely to act as my executor than I as yours, but I
accept the trust, feeling sure that I shall have no duties to
perform."
"There's another matter, father, I wish to speak about. My former
private secretary, Mr. Merry, is studying law. When my term expired
he, of course, lost his position, for my successor, naturally, wished
one of his own friends in the place. If I were a lawyer, I would take
him into my office, but--"
"You can't use him in your grocery store," interrupted the Hon.
Nathaniel. Quincy took the sarcasm good-naturedly, and laughed. That
his father had, to some extent, overcome his displeasure at his son
becoming a tradesman, was shown by his next words.
"Our law business is increasing daily, and perhaps I can make an
opening for him in the near future. I will bear him in mind."
The Hon. Nathaniel reserved his decision in relation to Florence's
trip until he had discussed the matter with his wife, but the next
day Maude saw Alice and told her that her father had consented, on
one condition, and that was that Quincy would bring her back with him
when he returned to America. The Hon. Nathaniel was still suspicious
of Aunt Ella, and evidently thought that she wished to get control of
his daughter as she had of his son.
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