"The estate is not yet settled. That is, the final accounts have not been handed into the court. Mrs. Lane doubtless thinks she will be able to confiscate your claim. I have heard that she intends to go to Europe when her accounts are filed."
"She seems a very unprincipled woman. I am sorry that my old friend succeeded so poorly in his matrimonial venture."
"She did show not herself in her true colors till after his death. He died believing her to be a woman of good principles."
"I am glad of that."
"If you will put the matter in my hands, Mr. Graves, I will manage it for you."
"I will authorize you to do so. I do not care to see her again."
Mrs. Lane was considerably surprised to receive this letter, signed, "Enoch Perkins, Attorney-at-Law":
"Madam—You are requested to call at my office on business of great importance."
She was disposed at first to take no notice of the letter, but a feeling of uneasiness finally induced her to answer the summons.
"Mr. Perkins," she said, haughtily, as she entered the office, "I have received a strange letter from you."