This provision is absolute, and the estate reverts in its discontinuance, but may I be permitted to observe that the majority of men, myself among the number, are content to spend the most of their lives, not merely in the confines of a kingdom, but between the four walls of a room, for much less than ten thousand pounds a year.

Also that England is not without its attractions for an Englishman, and that Staghurst is a country place of many possibilities." The Honourable Timothy had recovered from his first surprise.
"And if the conditions are not complied with ?" he inquired.
"Then the estate reverts to the heirs at law, and you receive an annuity of one hundred pounds, payable quarterly." "May I ask further the reason for this extraordinary condition ?" "My distinguished client never informed me," replied the lawyer, "but"-- and a twinkle appeared in his eye--"as an occasional disburser of funds--Monte Carlo--" Tim burst out laughing.
"Oh, but I recognise Uncle Hillary there!" he cried.

"Well, Mr.Case, I am sure Mr.Johnson, the owner of this ranch, can put you up, and to-morrow we'll start back." He returned after a few minutes to find me sitting' smoking a moody pipe.

I liked Tim, and I was sorry to have him go.

Then, too, I was ruffled, in the senseless manner of youth, by the sudden altitude to which his changed fortunes had lifted him.