"He did; but it is not probable."
"It would make an immense difference to us if he had."
"Would it?" asked Kate, to extract an answer from her mother.
"Mr. Newton believes that if he died intestate you would inherit everything."
"What! would not the little boys share?"
"I am not sure. But to get away from the subject, which somehow always draws me back to it, I have one bit of good news for you, my darling. I had a letter from Santley this morning. He will take my novel, and will give me a hundred and fifty pounds for it."
"Really? Oh, this is glorious news! I am so delighted! Then you will get more for the next; you will become known and appreciated."
"Do not be too sure; it may be a failure. And at present I do not feel as if I should ever have any ideas again. My brain seems so weary."
"Perhaps," whispered Katherine, "you may be able to rest. You are looking very tired and ill."