Oh, yes, he knew all about it; and I was quickly informed that to her had been left the full control and management of the estate during her son's minority, besides the absolute, unconditional possession of her own fortune (but I knew that her father had not given her much), and the small additional sum that had been settled upon her before marriage.
Before the close of the explanation we drew up at the park-gates.

Now for the trial.

If I should find her within--but alas! she might be still at Staningley: her brother had given me no intimation to the contrary.

I inquired at the porter's lodge if Mrs.Huntingdon were at home.

No, she was with her aunt in -- shire, but was expected to return before Christmas.