So, you see, I've not allowed myself to get rusty with
prosperity."
"Most extraordinary," said Mr. Hoskins.
"When the time comes, I shall be able to turn over the estate a good
deal better than I found it. It has increased under my management. I
could not have begun to spend the income from the investments. Your
clients will find themselves in possession of an extra million or two
apiece to recompense them for their long wait. I do not expect or
solicit thanks for managing the estate while it was under my control.
Please tell them so, Mr. Hoskins."
"My clients are not disposed to exact a complete, minute accounting
from you, Mr. Bingle," said Mr. Hoskins, somewhat at a loss for means
to meet the unexpected. "Naturally we, as their attorneys, are
expected to ascertain the condition of the estate, and all that sort
of thing. I am quite sure that we will find it--er--in excellent
order."
"Before I forget it, perhaps I'd better mention one or two
expenditures that I have made in the past twenty-four hours," said Mr.
Bingle thoughtfully.
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