There had been a miserable scramble for this inheritance, she reflected, and she was glad the struggle was over.

The five thousand dollars would come in handy, after all, and it was that much more than she had expected to have before she received Aunt Jane's invitation.

Perhaps she and her mother would use part of it for a European trip, if their future plans seemed to warrant it.
"As far as I am concerned," said Patsy, defiantly, "you may as well tear up this will, too.

I won't have that shameful old woman's money." "That is a matter the law does not allow you to decide," returned the lawyer, calmly.

"You will note the fact that I am the sole executor of the estate, and must care for it in your interests until you are of age.