Then he turned to Jane Merrick.
"Are you in earnest ?" he asked.
Patsy's heart suddenly sank.
"Yes," was the reply.

"I am tired of opposing this child's wishes.
What do I care what becomes of my money, when I am gone?
All that I desire is to have my remaining days peaceful." The girl spring forward and kissed her rapturously.
"They shall be, aunt!" she cried.

"I promise it.".