“Of course not. But they will not stop there. If we do not move to dissolve the injunction, I fear they will go on and ask the Court to administer the estate, with a view to all interests concerned, especially those of the heir at law and his son.”
“What, while my husband lives?”
“If they can prove him dead in law.”
“I don't understand you, Mr. Oldfield.”
“They have got affidavits of two medical men that he is insane.”
Lady Bassett uttered a faint scream, and put her hand to her heart.
“And, of course, they will use that extraordinary fall of timber as a further proof, and also as a reason why the Court should interfere to protect the heir at law. Their case is well got up and very strong,” said Mr. Oldfield, regretfully.
“Well, but you are a lawyer, and you have always beaten them hitherto.”
“I had law and fact on my side. It is not so now. To be frank, Lady Bassett, I don't see what I can do but watch the case, on the chance of some error or illegality. It is very hard to fight a case when you cannot put your client forward—and I suppose that would not be safe. How unfortunate that you have no children!”
“Children! How could they help us?”