I know nothing yet but that our father's brother has taken our fortunes from us.

He must have some motives of his own for such conduct as that.

It is not fair to him, or fair to us, to keep those motives concealed.

He has deliberately robbed Norah, and robbed me; and I think we have a right, if we wish it, to know why ?" "I don't wish it," said Norah.
"I do," said Magdalen; and once more she held out her hand.
At this point Mr.Clare roused himself and interfered for the first time.
"You have relieved your conscience," he said, addressing the lawyer.
"Give her the right she claims.

It _is_ her right--if she will have it." Mr.Pendril quietly took the written instructions from his pocket.
"I have warned you," he said--and handed the papers across the table without another word.