"
"Well suppose instead of an insurrection we have a burglary.
Can you assist me to the right hands here?"
"Not I indeed!"
"What is the use then of this influence over the people of
which you and Gerard are always talking? After yesterday I
thought here you could do anything."
"We have not hitherto had the advantage of your worldly
knowledge; in future we shall be wiser."
"Well then," said Hatton, "we must now think of Gerard's
defence. He shall have the best counsel. I shall retain
Kelly specially. I shall return to town to-morrow morning.
You will keep me alive to the state of feeling here, and if
things get more mature drop me a line and I will come down."
"This conversation had better not be mentioned to Gerard."
"That is obvious; it would only disturb him. I did not
preface it by a stipulation of confidence because that is
idle. Of course you will keep the secret; it is your
interest; it is a great possession. I know very well you will
be most jealous of sharing it. I know it is as safe with you
as with myself."
And with these words Hatton wished him a hearty farewell and
withdrew.
"He is right," thought Morley; "he knows human nature well.
The secret is safe.
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