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He revolved many schemes, but chiefly found himself wondering what it would cost to enter an architect's office.
"I suppose," said he, "father left no will ?" "Oh yes, he did," said Humility, and produced it: a single sheet of foolscap signed on her wedding day.

It gave her all her husband's property absolutely--whatever it might be.
"Well," said Taffy, "I'm glad.

I suppose there's enough for you to rent a small cottage, while I look about for work ?" "Who talks about your finding work?
You will go back to Oxford, of course." "Oh, shall I ?" said Taffy, taken aback.
"Certainly; it was your father's wish." "But the money ?" "With your scholarship there's enough to keep you there for the four years.

After that, no doubt, you will be earning a good income." "But--" He remembered what had been said about the lace-money, and could not help wondering.
"Taffy," said his mother, touching his hand, "leave all this to me until your degree is taken.