Our conclusions have never varied, however deeply they may have grieved us.
We were bound to do justice to our dear father." "Certainly, madam; and you did it.

Also, as I know, you did it as kindly as possible toward other relatives, and you only met with perversity.
I had the honor of preparing your respected father's will, a model of clearness and precision, considering--considering the time afforded, and other disturbing influences.

I know for a fact that a copy was laid before the finest draftsman in London, by--by those who were displeased with it, and his words were: 'Beautiful! beautiful! Every word of it holds water.' Now that, madam, can not be said of many; indeed, of not one in--" "Pardon, me for interrupting you, but I have always understood you to speak highly of it.

And in such a case, what can be the matter ?" "The matter of all matters, madam, is that the testator should have disposing power." "He could dispose of his own property as he was disposed, you mean." "You misapprehend me." Mr.Jellicorse now was in his element, for he loved to lecture--an absurdity just coming into vogue.

"Indulge me one moment.