By that time we must come to some decision on a subject which you will never let me speak of; but by-and by, Helen, you must.

Do you suppose that your son guesses, or that any body has ever told him, what his future position is to be ?" "I think not.

There was nobody to tell him, for nobody knew.

No," continued Helen, speaking strongly and decidedly, "I am determined on one point--nothing shall bind you as regards my son or me-- nothing, except your own free will.

To talk of me as your successor is idle.