“Yes.”

“Disinheriting his daughter?”

“Yes.”

“Who is his residuary legatee?”

“His nephew.”

“Does Thorpe know of this will?”

“I think not,” replied Mr. French. “In fact, I am[{41}] quite sure of it, for the will is in my possession, and Moore was not a man to have disclosed his intentions.”

“Who witnessed the document?”

“Two of my clerks, and it was drafted and executed in my office. I am very sure that the existence of this will is not known to Thorpe nor to Mabel Jeffrey.”

“What’s the value of the estate?”