I asked you to take the management of out-door things! You did so, between your uncle's death and his burial." "Believing that I was taking the management of what was mine," replied Lionel.
"Why do you visit upon me the blame of all that has happened ?" pursued Mrs.Verner.

"I declare that I knew nothing of what was done; I could not believe my own ears when I heard Matiss read out the will.

You should not blame me." "I never have blamed you for it, Mrs.Verner.I believe you to be as innocent of blame in the matter as I am." "Then you ought not to turn haughty and cold, and refuse to help me.
They are going to have me up before the Justice Courts at Heartburg!" "Have you up before the Justice Courts at Heartburg!" repeated Lionel, in great astonishment.
"It's all through Roy; I know it is.

There's some stupid dispute about a lease, and I am to be had up in evidence.

Did you hear of the threat ?" "What threat ?" asked he.
"Some of the men are saying they'll burn down Verner's Pride.