So we are preparing
all the papers for him to file an application in his own name.
Afterward I propose either to purchase from him the rights to use it,
or to buy the thing outright at a reasonable figure. In either case,
the deal will net him quite an income and place him beyond the
possibility of financial worry so long as he lives."
Oh, the relief that surged over Robert Morton! Joy rioted with shame,
happiness with self-reproach. How feeble his faith had been. He hoped
Mr. Galbraith did not read in his eyes the suspicions he had cherished.
Apparently he did not, for in the same kindly manner he asked:
"Do you think it would be better to keep the secret from the little old
chap a bit longer or tell him now?"
"Oh, tell him now! Tell him now!" cried Bob. "Tell him right away
when we get back!"
His companion laughed at his eagerness and for the first time their
eyes met.
"And now, sir," began Robert Morton, a ring of buoyancy and
light-heartedness in his voice such as had not sounded in it for weeks,
"I have a surprise for you.
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