18/18 She told herself that perhaps the late Mrs.Varick had left twenty thousand pounds in money, and that the bulk of her income had come from land. He only has a life interest in it." Helen Brabazon spoke in a curiously decided way, as if she were used to business. She had certainly understood that this wonderful old house and its very valuable contents belonged to Lionel Varick absolutely. "Are you sure of that ?" she began--and then she stopped speaking, for her quick ears had detected the sound of an opening and shutting door.. |