"Yes. By these certificates I am two and a half years younger than Paul. I was always taught that there was only a year between us."
Mr. Bonnithorne smiled, and said in a superior tone:
"An obvious ruse."
"You think a child is easily deceived—true!"
Mr. Bonnithorne preserved a smiling face.
"Now, I will proceed to the payment of the legacy, and you, no doubt, to the institution of your claim."
"No," said Hugh Ritson, with emphasis, rising to his feet.
"You know that if a bastard dies seized of an estate, the law justifies his title. He is then the bastard eigne. You must eject this man."
"No," said Hugh Ritson again. The lawyer glanced up inquiringly, and Hugh added: "That shall come later. Meantime the marriage must be brought about."
"Your own marriage with Greta?"