"Will you repeat the words which you could distinguish?" he said.
"I distinctly heard father say, 'my will,' and I thought I heard him say also 'drawer.'"
"I am glad you told me this," said the lawyer, thoughtfully. "Did he attempt to say more?"
"There was no chance. Mrs. Oakley entered the chamber, and ordered me out. She said I was disturbing father."
"Do you think she heard the words which your father uttered?"
"I know she could not, for it was only by placing my ear close to his mouth that I could distinguish the little I did."
"How did your father seem affected by the interruption?"
"He seemed disappointed."
"Didn't you have any further chance to speak with your father?"