One half of his fortune of course he was obliged to leave to his daughter.

He could dispose of the other half as he pleased.

I believe it was that admirable man, the first Napoleon, who invented that just law, was it not?
Yes, I was sure.

My husband left the other half to me, provided I should not marry--he was a very thoughtful man! But if I did, the money was to go to Beatrice at once.

If I did not, however, I was--as I really am--quite free to dispose of it as I pleased." "How very just!" exclaimed San Miniato.
"Do you think so?
Yes.