5/9 She hasn't given you a single cent since I married you. No daughter of mine shall go In Elmhurst to be bullied and insulted by Jane Merrick." "Adolph, try to conceal the fact that you're a fool," said his wife. I believe she's decided to leave her money to Elizabeth, or she never would have invited the child to visit her. Do you want to fly in the face of Providence, you doddering old imbecile ?" "No," said the Professor, accepting the doubtful appellation without a blush. "How much do you suppose Jane is worth ?" "A half million, at the very least. |