human
Well, sir, what can I do for you?
gpt
Wal, answered Uncle Terry, taking a seat and laying his hat on the floor beside him,
human
I've come on rather a curis errand; and taking out the slip he had a few days before placed in his wallet, he handed it to Frye with the remark:
gpt
That's my errand.
human
I am very glad to see you, Mr. Terry, he said, beginning to rub his hands together.
gpt
If you have any facts in your possession that will aid us in the search for an heir to this estate we shall be glad to pay you for them, provided they are facts. Now, sir, what is your story?
human
I didn't come here to tell all I knew the fust go-off, he said.
gpt
I know all 'bout this shipwreck, an' a good deal more that'll consarn ye, but fust I want to know who is lookin' for the information, an' what's likely to cum on't.
human
This man won't be any easy witness, he thought; and then he said:
gpt
That I am not at liberty to disclose until I know what facts you can establish, but rest assured that any information you may have, if it be proved of real value, will entitle you to an ample reward.
human
I reckon ye don't quite ketch on ter my drift, replied Uncle Terry.
gpt
I didn't cum here lookin' fer pay, but to see that justice was sarved and them as had rights got thar dues.
human
Well, sir, said Frye, in a suave voice,
gpt
Wal, replied Uncle Terry, stroking his chin with his thumb and finger while he deliberated,
human
I s'pose I may as well tell ye fust as last. I cum here for that purpose, an' all I want to fix is, if thar's nothin' in it ye'd keep it a secret and not raise any false hopes in the minds o' them as is near and dear to me.
gpt
It's a lawyer's professional duty never to disclose any business confidence that a client may confide to him, answered Frye with dignity,