'You know what he is considered?'
'One of the most remarkable men in the country?' said Martin, at a
venture.
'That's a fact,' rejoined Kettle. 'I was sure you must have heard of
him!'
'I think,' said Martin, addressing himself to the General again, 'that
I have the pleasure of being the bearer of a letter of introduction to
you, sir. From Mr Bevan, of Massachusetts,' he added, giving it to him.
The General took it and read it attentively; now and then stopping to
glance at the two strangers. When he had finished the note, he came over
to Martin, sat down by him, and shook hands.
'Well!' he said, 'and you think of settling in Eden?'
'Subject to your opinion, and the agent's advice,' replied Martin. 'I am
told there is nothing to be done in the old towns.'
'I can introduce you to the agent, sir,' said the General. 'I know him.
In fact, I am a member of the Eden Land Corporation myself.'
This was serious news to Martin, for his friend had laid great stress
upon the General's having no connection, as he thought, with any land
company, and therefore being likely to give him disinterested advice.
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