As for the papers, you have them all in your possession ?" "Yes; they are locked up in my strong-box." "Do not, on any account, give them to anybody.

However, after this morning you will not be asked.

Have you taken as yet any steps at all for the transference of your property to--to the rightful heir ?" "Not yet." "Thank goodness! And now, Clara, I will ask you, as soon as Dr.
Washington and--your cousin--are in the drawing-room, to ring the bell.

You need not explain why.

We will answer the summons, and we will give all the explanations that may be required." "I will not have my cousin vexed, Arnold." "You shall not.