16/38 Wasn't it very sad? I understand he has relations in London of the very poorest class--labouring people.' 'They probably benefit by his will ?' 'I can't say. In any case, to a very small extent. It has for a long time been understood that Hubert Eldon inherits.' 'Singular!' murmured the clergyman, still in the same absent way. And then he was passionately devoted to his daughter; if only for her sake, he would have done his utmost for the family.' 'I understand that Mr.Mutimer purchased the Manor from them ?' 'That was before the marriage. |