It was all true, and Clara knew that it was true. The putting right of mistakes is never pleasant; and in this case it was so unpleasant that she could not bring herself to acknowledge that it must be done. And yet, I think, that by this time she was aware of the necessity.
CHAPTER XXXI.
TAKING POSSESSION.
"I want her to have it all," said William Belton to Mr. Green, the lawyer, when they came to discuss the necessary arrangements for the property.
"But that would be absurd."
"Never mind. It is what I wish. I suppose a man may do what he likes with his own."
"She won't take it," said the lawyer.
"She must take it, if you manage the matter properly," said Will.
"I don't suppose it will make much difference," said the lawyer,—"now that Captain Aylmer is out of the running."