5/10 The estates are worth treble what he gave." "That is past and gone," said the lady. Perhaps Felix will help us." "My nephew is a selfish man," said the old gentleman; "besides, he has but his pay. And now he has no expectations from us we need not expect him to come near us." All this talk went on while Biddy and I stood near, hearing it all. At last the sturdy Biddy could stand it no longer. |