"Then it may as well be signed at once."
Mr. Hardy summoned three clerks from the outer office, and in their presence as witnesses the will was signed.
"I suppose I may as well leave the document with you, John," said Anthony.
"It will be as well. Now, about the other matter. It seems to me you may as well send Mark at once in search of some clue to the possible existence of a grandchild. Before doing so, however, may I suggest something?"
"Certainly."
"I don't like the idea of your living in that lonely cabin. Why can't you seek a home in the house of your young secretary? Has he a good mother?"
"She is a very worthy woman."
"Has she a room for you?"
"I think so."
"What do you think of my proposal?"