I have simply followed my own whim, as I have the right to do, and selected the niece I prefer to become my heiress.

You cannot accuse of injustice, because none of you had a right to expect anything of me; but I will say this, that I am well pleased with all three of you, and now wish that I had taken pains to form your acquaintance earlier in life.

You might have cheered my old age and rendered it less lonely and dull." "Well said, Jane," remarked Uncle John, nodding his head approvingly.
She did not notice the interruption, but presently continued: "Some days ago I asked my lawyer, Mr.Watson, to draw up my will.

It was at once prepared and signed, and now stands as my last will and testament.

I have given to you, Louise, the sum of five thousand dollars." Louise laughed nervously, and threw out her hands with an indifferent gesture.
"Many thanks, Aunt," she said, lightly.
"To you, Beth," continued Miss Merrick, "I have given the same sum." Beth's heart sank, and tears forced themselves into her eyes in spite of her efforts to restrain them.