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Verner’s Pride

CHAPTER XVI
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Mr.Lionel Verner is." "He is the rightful heir as well as the fit one, Matiss," added Mr.
Bitterworth, leaning over the railings of the desk, while the lawyer was hastily putting his papers in order, preparatory to leaving them, placing some aside on the desk, and locking up others.

"What was the cause of his willing it away from Lionel Verner ?" "It's more than I can tell.

He gave no clue whatever to his motive.

Many and many a time have I thought it over since, but I never came near fathoming it.

I told Mr.Verner that it was not a just thing, when I took his instructions for the fresh will.


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