For myself, at least, I have accepted the annuity; and if you anger me any more, I'll burn the documents tonight, which give you the shadow of a claim." Josephine turned pale.

There were moments when, fearless as she was, she feared this queer old man.

The present was one of them.

She sat quite still for a moment or two, during which she thought deeply.

Then she spoke in an altered tone.
"Grandfather, if I consent to make no fuss, to say nothing, to reveal nothing by word or action, will you give me half your annuity ?" "Why so, Nina?
Had we not better live together?
When all is said and done, I'd miss you, Grandchild, if you left me." "You'd get over that, Grand-dad.