"I wish you to give me a fair portion of the property which my mother left."
Mr. Kenyon smiled disagreeably. He felt his power.
"Really, your request is very modest," he answered, "but it can't be complied with."
"Mr. Kenyon, do you think it right to deprive me of all share in my father's property?"
"You have forfeited it by your misconduct," said his step-father decisively.
Just then the door opened, and Roland entered.
"Has he come back?" he demanded disagreeably.
"He has favored us with a call, Roland," said Mr. Kenyon. "He thought we might be glad to see him."
"I wonder he has the face to show himself in this house," said Roland.
"Why?" asked Oliver.