But I'm going to know them, and study them, and the one that's most capable and deserving shall have my property." Mr.Watson sighed.
"And Kenneth ?" he asked.
"I'll provide an annuity for the boy, although it's more than he deserves.

When I realized that death was creeping upon me I felt a strange desire to bequeath my fortune to one of my own flesh and blood.

Perhaps I didn't treat my brothers and sisters generously in the old days, Silas." "Perhaps not," he answered.
"So I'll make amends to one of their children.

That is, if any one of the three nieces should prove worthy." "I see.

But if neither of the three is worthy ?" "Then I'll leave every cent to charity--except Kenneth's annuity." The lawyer smiled.
"Let us hope," said he, "that they will prove all you desire.