As the widow was now well off as regards money, and as her scheme to marry Braddock was well on the way to success--for Lucy had duly reported the Professor's attitude--it was difficult to understand why Mrs.Jasher should look so worried.

One day Lucy spoke to her on the subject.

Random had strolled across the marshes to look at Hope sketch, and the two men chatted together, while Miss Kendal led the little widow to one side.
"There is nothing the matter, I hope," said Lucy gently.
"No.

Why do you say that ?" asked Mrs.Jasher, flushing.
"You have been looking worried for the last few days." "I have a few troubles," sighed the widow--"troubles connected with the estate of my late brother.

The lawyers are very disagreeable and make all sorts of difficulties to swell their costs.