And I'm trustee and executor." Mrs.Lessways was exceedingly jealous of her legal position, whose importance she never forgot nor would consent to minimize.
"That's all very well, for you," said Hilda; "but if the property isn't managed right, I may find myself slaving when I'm your age, mother.

And whose fault will it be ?...

However, I shall--" "You will what ?" "Nothing." "I suppose her ladyship will be consulting her own lawyer next!" said Mrs.Lessways bitterly.
They looked at each other.

Hilda's face flushed to a sombre red.

Mrs.
Lessways brusquely left the room.