Really that is all I know, for he wrote very briefly, stating it would be safer to confer with me personally--only I imagine there is a large sum involved." "From whose estate ?" "My grandfather's." "And his name was ?" "Why--why, Mr.Keith, actually I do not know.

It may seem strange, but--but I cannot even tell the names of my parents; I cannot remember either my father or mother.

Oh, I do not know why I should tell you all this! Who are you, really?
Why do you ask me such questions ?" He leaned forward, touched by the woman's emotion.

"Miss Maclaire," he said gravely.

"I am not prying into your life needlessly, but am endeavoring to serve you as well as others.