edward. [bitterly now.] Oh, this is simple enough. We're young Hatherley's only trustees till his coming of age in about five years' time. The property was eighteen thousand invested in Consols. Certain sums were to be allowed for his education; these have been and are still being paid. There is no record as to the rest of the capital.
mr. voysey. None?
edward. Yes . . I beg your pardon, sir. There's a memorandum to refer to the Bletchley Land Scheme.
mr. voysey. That must be ten years ago. But he's credited with the interest on his capital?
edward. On paper, sir. The balance was to be reinvested. There's a partial account in your hand writing. He's credited with the Consol interest.
mr. voysey. Quite so.
edward. I think I've heard you say that the Bletchley scheme paid seven and a half.
mr. voysey. At one time. Have you taken the trouble to calculate what will be due from us to the lad?
edward. Capital and compound interest . . . about twenty six thousand pounds.
mr. voysey. Yes, it's a large sum. In five years' time?