It seemed of little use, and
very unfair, to drive the wolf out of your own garden into that of your
neighbour. Therefore Burlingame must be endured.
The day after the Young Doctor had paid his professional visit to Tralee,
and Orlando Guise had first seen the girl-wife of, the behemoth, the
Young Doctor visited Burlingame's office. Burlingame had only recently
returned from England, whither he had gone on important legal business,
which he had agreeably balanced by unguarded adventures in forbidden
paths. He was in an animated mood. Three things had just happened which
had given him great pleasure.
In the morning he had gained a verdict of acquittal in the case of one of
the McMahon Gang for manslaughter connected with jumping a claim; and
this meant increased reputation.
He had also got a letter from Orlando Guise, and a cheque for six
thousand dollars, with instructions to pay the amount in cash to Joel
Mazarine; and this meant a chance of meeting Mazarine and perhaps getting
a new client.
Likewise he had received a letter of instructions from a client in
Montreal, a kinsman and legatee of old Michael Turley, the late owner of
Tralee, in connection with a legacy. This would involve some legal
proceedings with considerable costs, and also contact with Joel Mazarine,
whom he had not yet seen; for Mazarine had come while he was away in
England.
His interest in Mazarine, however, was really an interest in Mrs.
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