All his clients were not so cautious.

Some might have said, "so mistrustful." Mr.Verner found the codicil all right, and the bell was rung for Tynn.
Mrs.Tynn happened to come in at the same moment.

She was retreating when she saw business a-gate, but her master spoke to her.
"You need not go, Mrs.Tynn.Bring a pen and ink here." So the housekeeper remained present while the deed was executed.

Mr.
Verner signed it, proclaiming it his last will and testament, and Dr.
West and Tynn affixed their signatures.

The lawyer and Mrs.Tynn stood looking on.
Mr.Verner folded it up with his own hands, and sealed it.
"Bring me my desk," he said, looking at Mrs.Tynn.
The desk was kept in a closet in the room, and she brought it forth.