To their ears Godfrey's inheritance sounded a tale of untold wealth, nearly 300,000 francs! Why, they did not know anyone in the neighbourhood of Kleindorf who owned so much.

And then that fine house, with its gardens and lovely furniture, which was the talk of Lucerne.

And the Pasteur with his 5,000 francs clear to be paid immediately, plus an income of 2,500 for the next eight years.

Here were riches indeed.

It was wonderful, and all after an acquaintance of only a few months.