“In whose favor?”
“In favor of Theresa Garcia his wife,” she replied.
“But she is dead,” I answered quickly.
“True—but I am not his heir.”
She said this resolutely.
“She died childless,” said I, “and will not the descent stop with her?—the property reverting to you, as next of kin to Captain Allen?”
“She may have relatives—a brother or sister,” said Mrs. Montgomery.
“That is scarcely probable,” I objected.
“It is possible; and in order to ascertain the fact, all right means ought to, and must be, taken.”
“Where did you find the will?” I inquired.