And not having it will help me to do what I want to do--make it simpler, easier.

Take it--and for God's sake be good to Nancy." "I can't tell you how you please me, Bernal.

Not that I'm avid for money, but it truly seems more in accord with what must have been grandfather's real wish.

And Nancy--of course I shall be good to her--though at times she seems unable to please me." There was a sanctified displeasure in his tone, as he spoke of Nancy.

It caused Bernal to turn upon him a keen, speculative eye, but only for a moment.