"What an unfortunate affair!" "You are right," said Mr.Marchmont; "it was a disaster.

By the original will this great sum would have accrued to our friend Mr.Stephen, whereas now, of course, it goes to the residuary legatee, Mr.John Blackmore.

And what makes it even more exasperating is the fact that this is obviously not in accordance with the wishes and intentions of Mr.Jeffrey, who clearly desired his nephew to inherit his property." "Yes," said Thorndyke; "I think you are justified in assuming that.

But do you know whether Mr.Jeffrey was aware of his sister's intentions ?" "We think not.

Her will was executed as recently as the third of September last, and it seems that there had been no communication between her and Mr.Jeffrey since that date.