But my client wished to take your opinion, and I agreed on the bare chance that you might detect some point that we had overlooked.

I don't think you will, for we have gone into the case very thoroughly, but still, there is the infinitesimal chance and we may as well take it.

Would you like to read the two wills, or shall I first explain the circumstances ?" "I think," replied Thorndyke, "a narrative of the events in the order of their occurrence would be most helpful.

I should like to know as much as possible about the testator before I examine the documents." "Very well," said Marchmont.

"Then I will begin with a recital of the circumstances, which, briefly stated, are these: My client, Stephen Blackmore, is the son of Mr.Edward Blackmore, deceased.