Would you like to see it?
I know my father has told you about it, and it is worth reading as a curiosity of perverseness." "I should very much like to show it to my friend, Doctor Thorndyke," I replied.

"He said that he would be interested to read it and learn the exact provisions; and it might be well to let him, and hear what he has to say about it." "I see no objection," she rejoined; "but you know what my father is: his horror, I mean, of what he calls 'cadging for advice gratis.'" "Oh, but he need have no scruples on that score.

Doctor Thorndyke wants to see the will because the case interests him.

He is an enthusiast, you know, and he put the request as a personal favour to himself." "That is very nice and delicate of him, and I will explain the position to my father.

If he is willing for Doctor Thorndyke to see the copy, I will send or bring it over this evening.