You must remember that WE don't take heirs quite as much into account as you do in the old country.

The loss of the MAN, and how to replace HIM, is much more to us than the disposal of his property.
Now, Doctor West was a power far beyond his actual possessions--and we will know very soon how much those were dependent upon him." "What do you mean ?" asked Buchanan, anxiously.
"I mean that five minutes after the news of the Doctor's death was confirmed, your friend Mr.Stanton sent a messenger with a despatch to the nearest telegraphic office, and that he himself drove over to catch Aladdin before the news could reach him." Buchanan looked uneasy; so did one or two of the native Californians who composed the group, and who had been listening attentively.

"And where is this same telegraphic office ?" asked Buchanan, cautiously.
"I'll drive you over there presently," responded Raymond, grimly.
"There'll be nothing doing here to-day.

As Dr.West was a near neighbor of the family, his death suspends our pleasure-seeking until after the funeral." Mr.Buchanan moved away.

Captain Carroll and Garnier drew nearer the speaker.