Besides, Hurst, as an interested party, could apply on his own account, and after my refusal he probably will; at least, that is Jellicoe's opinion." "The whole thing is a most astonishing muddle," I said, "especially when one remembers that your brother had a lawyer to advise him.

Didn't Mr.
Jellicoe point out to him how absurd the provisions were ?" "Yes, he did.

He tells me that he implored my brother to let him draw up a will embodying the matter in a reasonable form.

But John wouldn't listen to him.

Poor old fellow! he could be very pig-headed when he chose." "And is Hurst's proposal still open ?" "No, thanks to my peppery temper.