There is the undeniable fact that, of all Jeffrey's friends, John Blackmore was the only one who knew that he was living in New Inn." "Oh, John knew that, did he ?" "Yes, he certainly did; for it came out in the evidence that he had called on Jeffrey at his chambers more than once.

There is no denying that.

But, mark you!" Mr.Marchmont added emphatically, "that does not cover the inconsistency of the will.

There is nothing in the second will to suggest that Jeffrey intended materially to increase the bequest to his brother." "I quite agree with you, Marchmont.

I think that is a perfectly sound position.