I must see that other niece--the one who defies me and refuses to answer my second letter." "Patricia Doyle ?" "Yes.

Find her and argue with her.

Tell her I am a crabbed old woman with a whim to know her, and that I shall not die happy unless she comes to Elmhurst.

Bribe her, threaten her--kidnap her if necessary, Silas; but get her to Elmhurst as quickly as possible." "I'll do my best, Jane.

But why are you so anxious ?" "My time is drawing near, old friend," she replied, less harshly than usual, "and this matter of my will lies heavily on my conscience.