reasons. First is, that Uncle Fred really did leave his money to you,
and burning this is the only way of making sure you get it. Why, I
thought you wanted me to burn it! Last time I saw you--"
"I was in a temper," said Margaret, haughtily. "You ought to have seen
that."
"Yes, I--er--noticed it," Mr. Woods admitted, with some dryness; "but
it wasn't only temper. You've grown accustomed to the money. You'd
miss it now--miss the pleasure it gives you, miss the power it gives
you. You'd never be content to go back to the old life now. Why,
Peggy, you yourself told me you thought money the greatest thing in