"
The man spoke with a seriousness that produced no very pleasing
effect upon the minds of his auditors, who were, to say the least,
very considerably perplexed by what he alleged.
"The best course, in doubtful cases, is always a prudent one," said
Mr. Markland, as soon as the gentleman had retired.
"Unquestionably. And now, what steps shall we take, under this
singular aspect of affairs?"
"That requires our first attention. If we could only be certain that
Mr. Lyon had returned to the city."
"Ah, yes--if we could only be certain. That he was not here, reason
and common sense tell me. Opposed to this is the very positive
belief of Mr. Lamar that he saw him on the day before yesterday,
twice."
"What had better be done under these circumstances?" queried Mr.
Brainard.
"I wish that I could answer that question both to your satisfaction
and my own," was the perplexed answer.
"What was done in New York?"
"I had several long conferences with Mr. Fenwick, whom I found a man
of extensive views. He is very sanguine, and says that he has
already invested some forty thousand dollars.
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