What is better than that John Grier's business should be in Tarboe's hands--or in yours?
Remember, John Grier might have left it all to your mother, and, if he had, you'd have taken it, if she had left it to you.

You'd have taken it even if you meant to give it away afterwards.

There are hospitals to build.
There are good and costly things to do for the State." Suddenly she saw in his eyes a curious soft understanding, and she put her hand on his shoulder.

"Carnac," she said gently, "great, great Carnac, won't you love me ?" For an instant he felt he must still put her from him, then he clasped her to his breast.
"But I really had to throw myself into your arms!" she said later..