“It is not so difficult as appears at first sight. I know of similar cases where the task has been successfully accomplished.”
“Yes, but under peculiar circumstances.”
“The circumstances in our case are similar.”
The Bishop’s face wore a crafty expression. “That is truly quite another thing. Let us hear about it.”
“Of course Marie’s property remains in possession of her guardian until she reaches legal age, when it is at her disposal.”
“That is clear. But what will the Church get?”
“Patience, your reverence. If she should not reach that age—and that is not impossible—”
“Well?”
“I understand that in such a case the property is legally mine.”
“That is also clear. But what will the Church get?”