[One of the 28th by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookOne of the 28th CHAPTER VIII 27/36
This, of course, I shall do.
I need hardly say that in no case could I have consented to act for those whom I consider to be unlawful possessors of the property.
In conclusion, I can only say that my services will at all times be at your disposal." Mrs.Conway was scarcely disappointed at the receipt of this letter, for she had quite made up her mind that the will would not be found. These women had clearly made up their minds to deprive Ralph and Mabel of their rights, and unless they had felt perfectly satisfied that no search would discover the hiding-place of the will, they would not improbably have taken it, and either destroyed it or concealed it in some fresh place where the searchers would never be likely to look for it.
She did not think it likely, therefore, that the hiding-place would be discovered, and she felt assured that were it discovered it would be found empty. "Very well," she said, in a quiet, determined voice, as she laid down the letter.
"Mr.Tallboys has failed.
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