I am perfectly sincere in saying to you, Lady Deppingham, and to you, Mr.Browne, that in time they will win out against you in the courts.

But they are impatient; they are not the kind who can wait and be content.

It is impossible for you to carry out the provisions of the will, and they know it.

That is why they resent the delays that are impending." Deppingham told him of the scheme proposed by Saunders, treating it as a vast joke.

Chase showed a momentary sign of uneasiness, but covered it instantly by laughing with the others.