She did not feel any interest in it.

She never opened her mouth except now and then for a stiff assent to a question from the lawyer.
A little after twelve o'clock he leaned back in his chair with a conclusive sigh, and fixed his eyes reflectively upon the ceiling.
"Well, Mrs.Maxwell," said he, "I think that you understand pretty well now the extent and the limitations of your property." "Yes, sir," said she.
"It is all straight enough.

Maxwell was a good business man; he kept his affairs in excellent order.

Yes, he was a very good business man." Suddenly the lawyer straightened himself, and fixed his eyes with genial interest upon his visitor; business over, he had a mind for a little personal interview to show his good-will.

"Let me see, Mrs.
Maxwell, you had a sister, did you not ?" said he.
"Yes, sir." "Is she living ?" "No, sir." Mrs.Field said it with a gasping readiness to speak one truth.
"Let me see, what was her name ?" asked the lawyer.