To him it was matter of but minor interest who might inherit his money if his son should die early; his care was solely for his son's welfare.

At twenty-five the heir might make his own will--might bequeath all this wealth according to his own fancy.

Sir Roger would not bring himself to believe that his son could follow him to the grave in so short a time.
"Never mind that, doctor, now; but about Louis; you will be his guardian, you know." "Not his guardian.

He is more than of age." "Ah! but doctor, you will be his guardian.

The property will not be his till he be twenty-five.