Wharton."

"I can think of a better plan."

"What is it?"

"Go to a respectable lawyer. Tell him your story, and place your case
in his hands. He will write to your grandfather, inviting him to call at
his office on business of importance, without letting him know what
is the nature of it. You and I can be there to meet him, and tell our
story. In this way John Wade will know nothing, and learn nothing, of
your movements."

"That is good advice, Mrs. Parker, but there is one thing you have not
thought of," said our hero.

"What is that?"

"Lawyers charge a great deal for their services, and I have no money."

"You have what is as good a recommendation--a good case. The lawyer
will see at once that if not at present rich, you stand a good chance of
obtaining a position which will make you so. Besides, your grandfather
will be willing, if he admits your claim, to recompense the lawyer
handsomely."

"I did not think of that. I will do as you advise to-morrow."