"I ought to have made sure by looking over the other papers." But it was too late now.

Besides, it seemed very improbable that there should be another will.

Had there been an earlier one, it would, doubtless, have been destroyed on the drafting of the one she had found.

She reassured herself, therefore, and awaited with tranquillity the result of the search.
The search was careful and thorough.

Mrs.Preston desired that it should be so.