She bowed to them, and they, with a little look of surprise, bowed to her.

"What do you wish for, gentlemen ?" she asked.
"We are here concerning the settlement of Mr.Royal's estate," replied one of them.

"We have been appointed to take an inventory of the furniture." While he spoke, one of his companions was inspecting the piano, to see who was the maker, and another was examining the timepiece.
It was too painful; and Rosa, without trusting herself to speak another word, walked quietly out of the room, the gathering moisture in her eyes making it difficult for her to guide her steps.
"Is that one of the daughters we have heard spoken of ?" inquired one of the gentlemen.
"I judge so," rejoined his companion.

"What a royal beauty she is! Good for three thousand, I should say." "More likely five thousand," added the third.

"Such a fancy article as that don't appear in the market once in fifty years." "Look here!" said the first speaker.