Also I would tell you that I made the change of my own free act and judgment, unbiassed by any one, and that I did not make it without ample cause.

The estate is not left to Lionel Verner, but to Frederick Massingbird." Mr.Bitterworth had small round eyes, but they opened now to their utmost width.

"What did you say ?" he repeated, after a pause, like a man out of breath.
"Strictly speaking, the estate is not bequeathed to Frederick Massingbird; he will inherit it in consequence of John's death," quietly went on Mr.Verner.

"It is left to John Massingbird, and to Frederick after him, should he be the survivor.

Failing them both----" "And I am still executor ?" interrupted Mr.Bitterworth, in a tone raised rather above the orthodox key for a sick-room.
"You and Sir Rufus.