In the meanwhile, ignorant
that Robert Morton was cognizant of his cupidity, he was as debonair as
if he had nothing on his conscience. He made himself useful in every
possible direction, and on parting from Bob at the train declared he
should look forward with the greatest anticipation to their future
business association together. How the young man longed to confront
the knave with his crime! It seemed almost imperative that before the
mischief proceeded farther steps should be taken to stop it. But what
proofs had he to present?
No, a middle course was the only thing possible, Bob decided. He must
return to Willie's roof with the atmosphere uncleared and finish the
little that still remained to be done on the invention as if no shadow
clouded his sky. He could not leave Willie in the lurch. Furthermore,
it was out of the question for him to depart from Wilton until he had
come to an understanding with Delight Hathaway. The intimacy of the
past week, with its lights and shadows, had only served to render
stronger the bonds that bound him to her.
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