"If the will is genuine,"—commenced Mrs. Oakley,—
"You certainly do not question my word to that effect?" said the lawyer, gravely.
"I have no right to stay in this house," continued Mrs. Oakley.
"I am quite sure John would wish you to exercise your own choice in that matter."
"I shall not remain a tenant on sufferance," said Mrs. Oakley, coldly. "Next week Benjamin and I go to the city."
"You will act your own pleasure, of course," said Squire Selwyn, rather glad to hear it, if the truth must be told.
Some other matters were discussed and they rose to go. John received no invitation to remain.
"I am afraid I must burden your hospitality, Squire Selwyn," he said, as they left the house.
"You are a welcome guest, and will always be, John," said the lawyer. "Sam will be delighted at the arrangement."
"I don't know how my aunt will manage without me," said John. "I was her business manager."