Heatherstone; wait and see what he proffers first."
"But, my dear sister, it appears to me that his intentions are
evident. Why has he rebuilt Arnwood I He is not going to surrender my
property and make me a present of the house."
"The reason for rebuilding the mansion was good. You were at the wars;
it was possible that you might, or might not return. He said this to
Humphrey, who has all along been acting as his factotum in the
business; and recollect, at the time that Mr. Heatherstone commenced
the rebuilding of the mansion, what prospect was there of the
restoration of the king, or of your ever being in a position to apply
for the restoration of your property! I believe, however, that
Humphrey knows more of Mr. Heatherstone's intentions than he has made
known to us; and I therefore say again, my dear Edward, make no
application till you ascertain what Mr. Heatherstone's intentions may
be."
"Your advice is good, my dear Alice, and I will be guided by it,"
replied Edward.
"And now let me give you some advice for your friends, Masters
Chaloner and Grenville. That much of their property has been taken
away and put into other hands, I know; and probably they expect it
will be restored upon their application to the king.
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