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As he glanced reflectively at the steamers unloading at the quays on his right, there was nothing in Wedmore's manner to show that he had changed his plans for the afternoon. Under the shining tower of Saint Michael's, with its traceried parapet, he turned aside from the way to his own office to reach Messrs. Till and Sapperton's in Corn Street. Its neighbourhood to the tower which had decided his lodging in the terrace above, where he could see the tower from his windows, affected him as an encouraging accident in his present purpose. Wedmore sent in his card with a request for an order to view the property he had seen advertised. Mr. Till himself, in breeches and gaiters, came out from the inner office with a great smell of Harris tweed, the card in his hand and a smile of respectful recognition at the name, on his weather-beaten face. Among the paper symbols of his trade he looked like the embodiment of real estate - his bluff appearance affecting Wedmore like the ships among the houses outside. Are you thinking of bidding for Moorend, Mr. Wedmore? said Mr. Till, in a tone of more than professional interest. Sir John Pumphrey might feel inclined to, said Wedmore. He did not think it necessary to add that his future father-in-law, the wealthy shipowner, would be bidding in his interest; a residence being his handsome though not very convenient proposal for a wedding-gift; but Mr. Till nodded comprehendingly. Exactly, he said, as if Sir John's large way of doing things were to be taken for granted. Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attenti
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