It was one of the few matters on which he and his late client had differed.
Calmly indifferent as to the effect of his communication on the lawyer, Mr Armstrong was at that moment having an audience with his co-trustee and mistress, Mrs Ingleton.
"Mr Armstrong," said she, "I hope for all our sakes you see your way to accept the duties my dear husband requested of you." "I have written to Mr Pottinger to notify my consent." "I am so glad.

I shall have to depend on you for so much.

It will be so good for Roger to have you with him.

His father was always anxious about him--most anxious.

You know, Mr Armstrong," added she, "if there is any--any question as to salary, or anything I can do to make your position here comfortable, you must tell me.