If I have worked for them all my life, could I stand back now at the last and see them robbed of their inheritance by a black-hearted scoundrel when I could still lift a hand to prevent it! I had one way left.

What is my life?
I am too old a man to cling to it where they are concerned.

I have referred to my insurance several times.
I have always carried heavy insurance"-- he smiled a little curious, mirthless smile--"THAT HAS NO SUICIDE CLAUSE." He swept his hand over the desk, indicating the papers scattered there.

"I have worked late to-night getting my affairs in order.

My total insurance is fifty-two thousand dollars, though I couldn't BORROW anywhere near the full amount on it--but at my death, paid in full, it would satisfy the note.