(James turns away as the others.)
“To my nephew, once removed, William Stirling, I leave the sum of five pounds to purchase a suit of mourning.”
(William turns away as the others.)
“To my kind and affectionate housekeeper, Mrs Martha Jellybags—”
(Mrs Jellybags sobs loudly, and cries “Oh dear! Oh dear!”)
Mr Seedy. Silence, if you please. (Reads.)
“In return for all her attention to me during my illness, and her ten years’ service, I leave the whole of my—”
(Mr Seedy having come to the bottom of the page lays down the will, takes out his snuff-box, takes a pinch, blows his nose, snuffs the candles, and proceeds.)
“I leave the whole of my wardrobe, for her entire use and disposal; and also my silver watch with my key and seal hanging to it.
“And having thus provided for—”