There is a great deal of property.
Albert told me that the farm and the new house are worth five hundred dollars, and the stock is worth full three hundred more.

And Albert does not owe any thing at all." "Well," said Mrs.Bell.

"You will have half.

Either half or a third, I forget exactly which." "And what becomes of the rest ?" asked Mary Erskine.
"Why the rest goes to the children," said Mrs.Bell.
"To the children!" repeated Mary Erskine.
"Yes," said she, "you will have to be appointed guardian, and take care of it for them, and carry in your account, now and then, to the Judge of Probate." "Oh," said Mary Erskine, her countenance brightening up with an expression of great relief and satisfaction.

"That is just the same thing.