A woman with a tremendous will like that of Mrs.Ransom should be allowed a slack tether.

The day will arrive when she will come to you herself.

This I have said before; I can say nothing more to you to-night." "Then there is nothing in the will you have drawn up to show that she has lost her affection for me ?" The lawyer drained his glass.
"I have not been given permission to declare its terms," said he, when his glass was again upon the table.
"In other words, I am to know nothing," exclaimed his exasperated companion.
"Not from me." And this ended the conversation.

Ransom withdrew immediately up-stairs.
At ten o'clock he retired.

The last look he cast down the hall had shown him the drowsy figure of the maid still sitting at her watch.