But I thought Colonel Preston, who seemed to take an interest in the boy, might do something for him." "If he had lived, he might have done so--probably he would.

But Mrs.
Preston and Godfrey hate the Burkes like poison, for no good reason that I know of, and there is no chance of help from that quarter." "I should think not." The next day, Dr.Townley, immediately after breakfast, drew the envelope already referred to from among his private papers, and, breaking the seal, opened it.
To his surprise and excitement, he discovered that the inclosure was the last will and testament of his deceased friend.

Accompanying it was the following note: "MY DEAR FRIEND, DR.

TOWNLEY: This is the duplicate of a will executed recently, and expresses my well-considered wishes as to the disposition of my property.

The original will may have been found and executed before you open this envelope.