He made one suggestion that ought to have occurred to me, and upon which I am acting.

As no will has been found, it has been assumed that Captain Allen died intestate.

Mr.Wallingford suggests that a will may have been executed; and that a thorough search be made in order to discover if one exists.

In consequence of this suggestion, Blanche and I have been hard at work for two days, prying into drawers, examining old papers, and looking into all conceivable, and I had almost said inconceivable places." "And if you were to find a will ?" said I, looking into her earnest face.
"The question would be that much nearer to a solution." "Is it at all probable that it would be in your favor ?" I saw her start at the query, while her brows closed slightly, as if from a sudden pain.

She looked at me steadily for a few moments, without speaking; then, after a long inspiration, she said: "Whether in my favor or not, any disposition that he has made of his property, in law and right, must, of course, stand good." "You might contest such a will, if not in your favor." She shook her head, compressed her lips firmly, and said: "No.