Four months had already passed.

It was also stipulated that the executors should receive L10,000 each at the expiration of their year of servitude, provided it was shown in court that they had carried out the wishes of the testator, or, in failing, had made the most diligent effort within human power.
"It is very explicit," murmured Mr.Hare, for the third time.

"I suppose the first step is to notify young Mr.Browne of his misfortune.

His lordship has the task of breaking the news to Lady Deppingham." "You are assuming that I intend to act under this ridiculous will." "Certainly.

It means about $50,000 to you at the end of the year, with nothing to do but to notify two persons of the terms in the will.