That, so far, is not altered." "Then I will not act.

No, Stephen Verner, long and close as our friendship has been, I will not countenance an act of injustice.

I will not be your executor, unless Verner's Pride goes, as it ought, to Lionel Verner." "Lionel has forfeited it." "Forfeited it!--how can he have forfeited it?
Is this"-- Mr.Bitterworth was given to speak in plain terms when excited--"is this the underhand work of Mrs.Verner ?" "Peace, Bitterworth! Mrs.Verner knows nothing of the change.

Her surviving son knows nothing of it; John knew nothing of it.

They have no idea but that Lionel is still the heir.