Inside of two weeks, we had come to an understanding,--that is, an arrangement had been perfected.

I think that everything was agreed upon except the actual day of my demise.

As you know, I am to set aside for Anne as an ante-nuptial substitute for all dower rights in my estate, the sum of two million dollars.

I may add that the securities guaranteeing this amount have been submitted to Mrs.
Tresslyn and she has found them to be gilt-edged.

These securities are to be held in trust for her until the day I die, when they go to her at once, according to our contract.