"No, not at that time."
"Was it kept in a little bag by the pillow of the testatrix? Did she retain the keys of the bag herself?"
"That is quite right."
"Had it been executed at this time? I think you said not?"
"Not at this time; it had to be revised."
"How did you obtain possession of the keys?"
"I obtained them."
"Yes, I know; but without her knowledge?"
It was awkward for Faker, but he had to confess that he was not sure. Then he frankly admitted that the will was taken out of the bag—in the lady's presence, of course, but whether she was quite dead or almost alive was uncertain; and then he and the husband spiritually conferred as to what the real intention of the dying woman in the circumstances was likely to be, and having ascertained that, they made another will, which they called "settling the former one" by carrying out the lady's intentions, the lady being now dead to all intentions whatsoever.
This was the will which was offered for probate!