Next Mr. Granger, after a few words with the lawyer, departed. Mr. Cornelius Dixon also announced that he must depart.
“Come and see me some time in the city,” he said to Herbert, “and if you ever get a windfall just put it into my hands, and I'll go into business with you.”
“I'll remember,” said Herbert, “but I'm afraid it'll be a good while before that.”
“I don't know about that. You can open a second-hand clothing store. The old man's left you a good stock in trade. Good joke, isn't it? Good-by.”
Next Miss Nancy rose to go.
“Tell your mother to call and see me, my boy,” she said, kindly, to Herbert. “I wish my brother'd left her more, for I know she needs it.”
“Thank you, Miss Nancy,” said Herbert, respectfully; “but we don't complain. We are thankful for what we have received.”
“You're the best of 'em,” said the old lady, earnestly. “You're a good boy, and God will prosper you.”
She went out, and of the eight heirs Herbert alone remained.