I know and believe you have a very noble heart, and you are Jack's friend, and you were hers.

You shall do what you like." The Professor cleared his throat a couple of times, as though about to speak, and finally said, "May I ask you something now ?" "Certainly." "You know that Mrs.Westenra left you all her property ?" "No, poor dear.

I never thought of it." "And as it is all yours, you have a right to deal with it as you will.
I want you to give me permission to read all Miss Lucy's papers and letters.

Believe me, it is no idle curiosity.

I have a motive of which, be sure, she would have approved.