Not much, you'll understand.

Say, as an average, two to three pounds every half-year--never more.

But, just before his death, or murder, or whatever you like to call it, he came in here one day with fifty pounds! Fairly astounded me, sir! Fifty pounds--all in a lump!" "It's about that fifty pounds I want to know something," said Jettison.
"He didn't tell you how he'd come by it?
Wasn't a legacy, for instance ?" "He didn't say anything but that he'd had a bit of luck," answered Stebbing.

"I asked no questions.

Legacy, now ?--no, he didn't mention that.