However, here it is," and I handed the envelope to Thorndyke.
"I suppose that we can depend on this copy," said the latter, as he drew out the document and glanced at it.

"Oh, yes," he added, "I see it is copied by Godfrey Bellingham, compared with the original and certified correct.

In that case I will get you to read it out slowly, Jervis, and I will make a rough copy to keep for reference.

Let us make ourselves comfortable and light our pipes before we begin." He provided himself with a writing-pad, and, when we had seated ourselves and got our pipes well alight, Jervis opened the document, and with a premonitory "hem!" commenced the reading.
"In the name of God Amen.

This is the last will and testament of me John Bellingham of number 141 Queen Square in the parish of St.George Bloomsbury London in the county of Middlesex Gentleman made this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-two.
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