"We have plenty of funds," was the astonishing reply.
"Speak as if you'd inherited the Mosely Estate."
Silence on the part of Carrie, who sat at the other end of the table like a Dominique hen brooding strange eggs.
"Hear anything about the will?"
When there was no answer to this question, Carter looked up at his wife.
"I say did you hear anything about Sarah Mosely's will?"
Still no reply.
"Then you did hear something? What was it?" His manner had become suddenly serious.
"You'll know soon enough, Magnis."
"Can't you tell me?"