He will provide for him just as his mother did before." "But when Frank is of age, doesn't he come into possession of the estate then ?" "No, of course not.

Didn't I tell you it belongs to father?
Frank is a poor boy--as poor as you," said Mark, in a tone of evident satisfaction.
"Or you," added Herbert, pointedly.
"You are mistaken," said Mark, quickly.

"I am father's heir." "Suppose your father dies--how will the property go ?" "I suppose something will be left to Frank, unless my father leaves me the property, with directions to provide for him." "Would you think that right and just ?" demanded Herbert, indignantly.
"Of course I would.

My stepmother knew what she was about when she made her will.

I see you are surprised.