But, as it proved, it was an unlucky one, because it deprived them of the story.
"Iris," he said, while they waited, "this is truly wonderful!" "Oh, Arnold! What am I to do with an inheritance ?" "That depends on what it is.

Perhaps it is a landed estate; in which case we shall not be much better off, and can go on with our work; perhaps there will be houses; perhaps it will be thousands of pounds, and perhaps hundreds.

Shall we build a castle in the air to suit our inheritance ?" "Yes; let us pretend.

Oh, grandfather, stop one moment! Our castle, Arnold, shall be, first of all, the most beautiful studio in the world for you.

You shall have tapestry, blue china, armor, lovely glass, soft carpets, carved doors and painted panels, a tall mantelshelf, old wooden cabinets, silver cups, and everything else what one ought to like, and you shall choose everything for yourself, and never get tired of it.