Of course Mr.Tudor wouldn't have been chosen as trustee if he hadn't had a good income of his own; and look here, my dear,'-- and Mrs.Val whispered very confidentially, -- 'Mr.Tudor we all know is greatly concerned in this bridge that the committee is sitting about; and he and my brother-in-law, Undecimus, are always dealing in shares.

Gentlemen do, I know; and therefore I don't say that there is anything against it.

But considering all, I hope Mr.Tudor won't take it ill if we propose to change our trustee.' 'I am very certain he will not,' said Gertrude.

'It is a laborious business, and he will be glad enough to be rid of it.
When he was asked to accept it, he thought it would be ill-natured to refuse; I am certain, however, he will be very glad to give up the work to any other person who may be appointed.

I will be sure to tell him this evening what you have said.' 'You need not trouble yourself to do that,' said Mrs.Val.