The estates are worth treble what he gave." "That is past and gone," said the lady.

"We must be patient.

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.
"Hoot! take shame to yourself, Mr Lestrange.