“Responsible as I am for the faithful stewardship of a very large fortune——”
“It is indeed, in your case especially, a very heavy responsibility.”
“Yes; and I have neither father nor brother to aid and counsel me.”
“My poor counsel is at your command always, Miss Seabright.”
“Thank you! It is in relation to the stewardship of Heaven’s goods intrusted to me that I wish your advice. One should not live for themselves alone, you know.”
“Assuredly not,” said Dr. Hutton, giving her his close attention.
Miss Seabright then related at length certain very judicious and extensive schemes of benevolence, and desired his opinion upon them.
“Your plans of usefulness and beneficence would be both wise and good, reflecting honor on your head and heart, but that they lack the proper foundation of all schemes of action.”
“What is that?”
“Justice.”