But I have put a clause in my will to the effect that the trustee's are to pay all debts of your accruing which can be proved against you, before handing over to you either the estate itself or the remainder after its sale and the settlement of all claims.

That's all.

Now run away, my boy; I have some important work to do.' * * * * * The day after her return from Heply Regis, Stephen was walking in the wood when she thought she heard a slight rustling of leaves some way behind her.

She looked round, expecting to see some one; but the leafy path was quite clear.

Her suspicion was confirmed; some one was secretly following her.