"I am afraid you let that child burden you, Mrs. Conrad. She never gives you a moment to yourself."
Mrs. Conrad smiled sadly.
"I don't wish to have a moment to myself. When I am alone, and with nothing to occupy me, I give myself up to sad thoughts of the happiness I once enjoyed."
"I understand," said Mrs. Grahamgently, for she was familiar with Mrs. Conrad's story. "I can understand what it must be to lose a cherished son."
"If he had only been spared to me I believe I could bear without a murmur the loss of fortune, and live contentedly in the deepest poverty."
"No doubt; but would that be necessary? Certainly your husband has no claim to the fortune, which he withholds from you."
"I suppose not."
"If you should make the effort you could doubtless get it back."
"Probably I could."
"You had better let me ask Mr. Graham to select a reliable lawyer whom you could consult with reference to it."