CHAPTER XXXIX.

MAKING A WILL.

“Mr. Coleman,” said Trimble, with suavity, “this is my wife, Mrs. Trimble.”

The lawyer bowed.

“I believe you wish to execute a will, Mrs. Trimble?” said he.

“Yes,” answered the poor mother, in a spiritless tone.

Various questions were asked in relation to the property, and then the lawyer seated himself at a table and wrote the formal part of the will.

“I understand you wish to leave the entire property to your husband?” he said, in a tone of inquiry.

“In the event of my son’s death,” interpolated Mrs. Trimble.

“But, my dear, he is dead,” said Abner Trimble, with a slight frown.