She was very nervous when she said this; very nervous through all the interview.

There was nothing else for me to do but comply." "And you have drawn up this will ?" "According to her instructions, yes." "But she has not signed it ?" "Not yet." "But she intends to ?" "Certainly." "Then you will see her again ?" "Naturally." "_Is the time set ?_" The lawyer rose to his feet.

He understood the hint implied and for an instant appeared to waver.

There was something very winsome about Roger Ransom; some attribute or expression which appealed especially to men.
"I wish I might help you out of your difficulty," said he.

"But a client's wishes are paramount.