"Do nothing of the kind," Mr.Mopus had replied.

"If you find it necessary, refer Mr.Camperdown to us.

We will answer him." The interview had taken place, during which Mr.Camperdown took the trouble to explain very plainly and more than once that the income from the Portray property belonged to Lady Eustace for her life only.

It would after her death be rejoined, of necessity, to the rest of the Eustace property.

This was repeated to Lady Eustace in the presence of John Eustace; but she made no remark on being so informed.