Chapter 41

“That is all. Naturally I wondered, but it was not my affair. He was not a man to explain why he was doing certain things. I rather thought that the family understood.” Katherine looked at him. “Understood? With the entire proceeding to be secret and confidential!” “I didn’t think of it in that light. It might, of course, refer to charity.” “Charity! And given to Walter Somers to disburse! I’m not an idiot, Mr. Waite, and I give you credit for more intelligence than that.” “Perhaps if you talk to Walter?” “What goo…