Furthermore, in case she selects me as her heir, I will agree to transfer half of the estate to you--the half that consists of Elmhurst." "Is there much more ?" asked Beth.
"I haven't any list of Aunt Jane's possessions, so I don't know.

But you shall have Elmhurst, if I get it, because the place would be of no use to me." "It's a magnificent estate," said Beth, looking at her cousin doubtfully.
"It shall be yours, dear, whatever Aunt Jane decides.

See, this is a compact, and I'll seal it with a kiss." She sprang up and, kneeling beside Beth, kissed her fervently.
"Now shall we be friends ?" she asked, lightly.

"Now will you abandon all those naughty suspicions and let me love you ?" Beth hesitated.

The suggestion seemed preposterous.