'To my land-steward two hundred guineas,' he said; 'to my house-steward one hundred guineas, to the housekeeper at Estcombe an annuity of twenty guineas.

Ten guineas and a suit of mourning to each of my upper servants not already mentioned, and the rest of my personalty--' 'After payment of debts and funeral and testamentary expenses,' the lawyer murmured, writing busily.
Sir George started at the words, and stared thoughtfully before him: he was silent so long that the lawyer recalled his attention by gently repeating, 'And the residue, honoured sir ?' 'To the Thatched House Society for the relief of small debtors,' Sir George answered, between a sigh and a smile.

And added, 'They will not gain much by it, poor devils!' Mr.Fishwick with a rather downcast air noted the bequest.

'And that is all, sir, I think ?' he said with his head on one side.

'Except the appointment of executors.' 'No,' Sir George answered curtly.