Chapter 98: Luke's Trouble

Marley now held Silas in the highest regard. As someone with high standing in the world of calligraphy and painting, Marley had always been a bit proud and standoffish. He never spoke to anyone else this way, but with Silas, there was a noticeable friendliness, even a hint of subservience. Silas smiled and said, "Mr. Lapwood, what brings you to me today?" Marley replied, "Honestly, I have a little favor to ask." "Could you help me take a look at a few things?" These were some of Marley's treasured...