One evening, after the supper dishes were removed, just as Mrs. Craven was leaving the room, he called her back.
"My dear," he said, "will you sit down a few minutes? I have a few words to say to you."
She complied with his request.
"Ahem!" he commenced. "I have taken a step to-day of which I wish to apprize you."
"Indeed."
"Yes, my dear. Sensible of the uncertainty of life, I have to-day made my will."
"Indeed!" she said again, exhibiting no particular interest in Mr. Craven's communication.
"You do not ask me in what way I have left my money!"
"I do not suppose it concerns me."