CHAPTER SIX
House DividedThe fire had died to red embers. Fenway put out a long, delicate-looking hand towards it, crossed one long leg over the other knee, and contemplated Gamadge thoughtfully. At last he said: “I’m hoping that this may turn out to be a business proposition; if I didn’t have that hope I shouldn’t have the colossal cheek to take up your time.”
“Very glad to be of service, if I can be.”
“I myself, of course, have no money at all. I’m a pauper, the clothes on my back and the loose change in my pocket provided for me by my cousin Blake. You will guess the sort of person he is when I say that neither of us ever thinks of the obligation. But I can’t pay your doubtless high fees. However, I can promise you that Caroline will, if you’re inclined to help us.”
“Let me understa
