“Yes, she said he was very ill, but after his recovery had been better than ever before.”
“You are a good man, Basil. The boy’s death would increase your income by five thousand dollars.”
“I would rather live on one thousand than have that young life cut off.”
“I believe you, Basil.”
“Maria couldn’t have been in New York more than a week.”
“About a week, I should think.”
“By the way, I wonder what has become of the Mordaunts? Considering the fact that they are so nearly related to us, we ought to know more about them.”
“I have no idea where they are. As you ascertained they have left their western home, but where they have gone I cannot imagine.”
“If Edwin Harcourt had really died, it would have been necessary to find them, as they would have been joint heirs with me of my young cousin’s property. I hope at least they are comfortable.”