Mike left no will, and his wife was dead before him.

What's the law, eh?
Pity you didn't make sure of that.

Why, all his money went to the old man, every cent of it.

I've no claim on a penny.

That's the law, my pretty dears!' 'He's a -- -- liar!' roared Clem, who at the best of times would have brought small understanding to a legal question.