"I lost it in a marginal option in an undeveloped oil company.

I suppose that means nothing to you." "Alas," sighed Winnifred, "nothing." "Very good," resumed the Lawyer.

"Here next we have a statement in regard to the thousand pounds left you under the will of your maternal grandmother.

I lost it at Monte Carlo.

But I need not fatigue you with the details." "Pray spare them," cried the girl.
"This final item relates to the sum of fifteen hundred pounds placed in trust for you by your uncle.