It's
right and wrong."
"Is it? I think not. I was quite willing to discuss the rights and
wrongs, but I had no--however, that is past. I was informed last night,
and in your hearing, that the question was to be purely a matter of
legal skill--of law--between Daniels and myself. Very well; I am a
lawyer. Good morning, Captain Bangs."
The captain left the office, still protesting. He was hurt and angry.
It was not until later he remembered he had not told Kendrick that Heman
Daniels must have spoken without authority when he declared himself the
chosen representative of Mrs. Barnes and Emily in all matters between
the pair and John. Heman could not have been given such authority
because, according to Thankful's story, she and Miss Howes had
immediately gone upstairs after leaving the living-room. Daniels
could have spoken with them again that evening. But when Captain Obed
remembered this it was too late. Thankful had asked Mr. Daniels to take
her case, provided the attempt at ousting her from her property ever
reached legal proceedings. And Emily Howes left East Wellmouth two days
later.
She had not intended to leave for South Middleboro so soon; she had
planned to remain another week before going back to her school duties.
But there came a letter from the committee asking her to return as soon
as possible and she suddenly announced her determination to go at once.
Thankful at first tried to dissuade her, but soon gave up the attempt.
It was quite evident that Emily meant to go and equally certain, in her
cousin's mind, that the reason for the sudden departure was the scene
with John Kendrick.
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