Chapter ONE - Weebly

older daughter, though I didn’t encourage him in that
regard.” He shook his head. “Still, I’m surprised. I
never figured the man for a thief.”
“No, sir.”
Corbett studied the necklaces a moment longer
before facing Ethan again. “Well, these look to be none
the worse for their adventure. I take it Daniel has been
dealt with?”
“He won’t trouble you again, sir,” Ethan said,
holding the man’s gaze.
“Very well. I owe you another ten shillings, don’t I?”
Ethan bit down on his tongue to keep from laughing.
He had dealt with merchants before. “Actually, I believe
you owe me fifteen.”
Corbett raised an eyebrow. “Fifteen is it?” he
asked.
“Yes, sir.”
“Hmmm, I suppose that’s right.” The merchant dug
into a small pocket on his vest and pulled out a coin
purse. He poured its contents onto his desk and began
to count out Ethan’s payment. “An acquaintance of
mine said I shouldn’t hire you,” he said as he piled the