"I remember being told that Mrs. Trevor had lost her money. It is a generous act on the part of Harvey to give her a home. He has the right if he chooses."
"Without consulting me!"
Mr. Fitzalan knew that the time had at last come for speaking out. He answered steadily, "In strictness, yes, without consulting any one except his wife."
"Julia! I don't suppose Julia cares. Mrs. Trevor is her sister. But I!"
The emphasis on the pronoun was unmistakable.
"It might have been a matter of kindness to tell you his intentions beforehand, but perhaps he thought it kinder not to worry you. It is not a matter of right, my dear child. I think you have to resolve to face that fact. Harvey is master here now. The place belongs to him."
"And I! I have nothing to do with anything!"
"Not more than your cousins choose."
"No rights of my own?"
"With respect to the estate—none."