'I have searched every drawer, closet, and chest. I have looked everywhere. There is no will.'
'It will be at the lawyers'.'
'Jeremiah never had a lawyer. That was one of his fads.'
'Then at the bank.'
'I wrote to the bank the moment I heard of his death. I have received an answer. There is no will at the bank.'
'There is time enough to discuss this later.'
'No, there is not,' said Mrs. Sidebottom peremptorily. 'The factory must not be allowed to come to a stand, and the business to drift away. You have no claim.'
'That remains to be seen. If there be no will, I shall have a claim, and a pretty substantial one.'
'Your father withdrew his share from the concern. I did not. I have my interest in the business, and will see that it be kept up. Where is Lamb?'
'The captain will be here directly. Hush! I hear him in the hall.'