"And he left nothing to me outright! What a shame!" and Grace's eyes filled with angry tears.
"He knew that so long as I lived you would share anything I had," said Margaret, gently.
"Which it seems is little enough, as you are reducing yourself to a state of pauperism by degrees," said Grace, bitterly.
"You have all you want, and Mr. Sandford's liberal allowance is more than sufficient for us both."
"And as I do not wish you to die, darling, and you are stronger than I am, it is a very empty compliment."
"I do not wish to touch this money, Grace. I hope you will not touch it either."
"How can I touch it if it is yours?"
"But if I do not take the income it will either accumulate for you or I believe you could have the interest now."
"Delightful!" exclaimed Grace. "Now, Margaret, you may spare yourself any remarks. I have this money within my reach and I intend to take it,—there!"