This is a matter which concerns you and your co-heirs.

Monsieur Claes has none but minor children, and he must make an inventory of his property within forty-five days of his wife's decease, so as to render in his accounts at the end of that time.

It is necessary to know the value of his property before deciding whether to accept it as sufficient security, or whether we must fall back on the legal rights of minors." Marguerite rose.
"Do not go away, my dear cousin," continued Pierquin; "my words concern you--you and your father both.

You know how truly I share your grief, but to-day you must give your attention to legal details.

If you do not, every one of you will get into serious difficulties.