"They each have ten thousand pounds left to them by their father in settlement.

This was to return to the estate if they died unmarried or childless.

You have two thousand a year and the Dower House for your life; but you forfeit both if you re-marry." "Of course," said Lady Mary, indifferently.

"I suppose that is the usual thing ?" "Not quite, especially when your personal property is so small." "I didn't know I had any personal property." "About five hundred pounds a year; perhaps a little more." "From the Setouns!" she cried.
"From your father.

Surely you must have known ?" Lady Mary was silent a moment.