It would only pain her cousins and make them think she was disloyal to their interests; but she lost no opportunity when with her Aunt Jane of praising Kenneth and proving his ability, and finally she seemed to win her point.
Aunt Jane was really worn out with the constant squabbling with her favorite niece.

She had taken a turn for the worse, too, and began to decline rapidly.

So, her natural cunning and determination to have her own way enhanced by her illness, the woman decided to deceive Patricia and enjoy her few remaining days in peace.
"Suppose," she said to Mr.Watson, "my present will stands, and after my death the estate becomes the property of Patricia.

Can she refuse it ?" "Not legally," returned the lawyer.

"It would remain in her name, but under my control, during her minority.