To John, the assistant private secretary, was left a legacy of a thousand pounds; and to Jane and Lucy certain sums in certain four per cents., which were quite sufficient to add an efficient value to the hands of those young ladies in the eyes of most prudent young would-be Benedicts.

Over and beyond this there was nothing but the furniture, which he desired might be sold, and the proceeds divided among them all.

It might come to sixty or seventy pounds a piece, and pay the expenses incidental on his death.

And then all men and women there and thereabouts said that old Dr.Robarts had done well.

His life had been good and prosperous, and his will was just.