The fact is that you, of your own accord, have chosen other counselors.

Have you heard any more of your late guardian, Mr.Shovelin?
I suppose that his executor, or some one appointed by him, is now your legal guardian." "I have not even asked what the law is," I replied.

"Lord Castlewood is my proper guardian, according to all common-sense, and I mean to have him so.

He has inquired through his solicitors as to Mr.Shovelin, and I am quite free there.

My father's will is quite good, they say; but it never has been proved, and none of them care to do it.