"Why are you here, then?"
"By accident entirely; I was passing through the entry, and, seeing a light in here, I just glanced in."
"I wanted to find a receipt," said Mrs. Oakley, thinking it best to offer some plausible explanation. "A bill was presented me for payment that I think has already been paid."
"Can I assist you?"
"No," said Mrs. Oakley, coldly. "I shall probably find it soon."
John was not deceived by this explanation. He felt sure that Mrs. Oakley was searching for the will; but this he kept to himself.
"I must get rid of him at once," said his stepmother. "Once get him out of the house, and I'll explore it thoroughly. I shan't feel safe till the will is found."