"Colonel Barrington does not dispute it, though I am of opinion that he might have done so under one clause of the will.

I do not think we need discuss his motives." Winston moistened his lips with his tongue, and his lips quivered a little.

He had hitherto been an honest man, and now it was impossible for him to take the money.

It, however, appeared equally impossible to reveal his identity and escape the halter, and he felt that the dead man had wronged him horribly.

He was entitled at least to safety by way of compensation, for by passing as Courthorne he would avoid recognition as Winston.
"Still I do not know how I have offended Colonel Barrington," he said.
"I would sooner," said the lawyer, "not go into that.