I suppose it was the first time such a thing had happened--a young man trying to get a will made against him." "It is not against me," said Ralph.

"It would be against me to have a large property to take care of.

It's impossible for a man in my state of health to spend much money, and enough is as good as a feast." "Well, you'll have enough--and something over.

There will be more than enough for one--there will be enough for two." "That's too much," said Ralph.
"Ah, don't say that.

The best thing you can do; when I'm gone, will be to marry." Ralph had foreseen what his father was coming to, and this suggestion was by no means fresh.