Mr.Trent, I see, from the conditions of this memorandum, or codicil, or whatever it is, that I am to declare within a week as to whether I accept the conditions imposed on me.

Now, I want you to tell me this: must I wait a week to declare ?" In answer, I told him that the testator's intention was manifestly to see that he had full time to consider fully every point before making formal decision and declaration.

But, in answer to the specific question, I could answer that he might make declaration when he would, provided it was _within_, or rather not after, the week named.

I added: "But I strongly advise you not to act hurriedly.

So enormous a sum is involved that you may be sure that all possible efforts will be made by someone or other to dispossess you of your inheritance, and it will be well that everything shall be done, not only in perfect order, but with such manifest care and deliberation that there can be no question as to your intention." "Thank you, sir," he answered; "I shall do as you shall kindly advise me in this as in other things.