"I say, mother, how much does the property amount to?"
"About fifty thousand dollars, Abel."
"Well, mother, you have been smart. I suppose you'll settle half of it on me."
"There is no occasion to talk of that. Of course, when I die I shall leave all to you."
"And none to Gerald?"
"Well, perhaps a little, just for appearance' sake."
"You needn't leave him over a hundred dollars. But I say, mother, you'll give me a good allowance, won't you?"
"Yes, I will think of that."
"Have you got a nice room for me?"
"Come up, and I will show you."