But--not a penny, aunt--remember, not a penny will I take!" Then she left the room, followed by Louise and Beth, both of whom were glad to be alone that they might conquer their bitter disappointment.
Louise, however, managed to accept the matter philosophically, as the following extract from her letter to her mother will prove: "After all, it isn't so bad as it might be, mater, dear," she wrote.
"I'll get five thousand, at the very worst, and that will help us on our way considerably.

But I am quite sure that Patsy means just what she says, and that she will yet induce Aunt Jane to alter her will.

In that case I believe the estate will either be divided between Beth and me, or I will get it all.

Anyway, I shall stay here and play my best cards until the game is finished.".