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11, 1863.]

“,” repeated Richard Thornton, “I have reason to believe that the will witnessed by your husband is a very unpleasant piece of literature in the estimation of Launcelot Darrell, for I fancy that it cuts him off without even the meagre consolation of that solitary shilling which is usually inherited by unhappy elder sons.”

“But tell me why you think this, Richard.”

“I will, my dear Mrs. Monckton. The story