The door was then softly opened by an elderly manservant, out of livery, who came to inform his master that Mr. Carteret had returned.
“Show him up at once, Norris,” said Mr. Calverley, opening his eyes.
“His clerk is with him,” said the butler.
“Show the clerk up as well,” rejoined the old gentleman.
“Shall I withdraw?” asked Mrs. Calverley, as the butler retired.
“Perhaps you had better, my dear, till the will is signed,” replied her husband.
Mrs. Calverley remained till the attorney appeared, and having exchanged a word in a low tone with him, left the room.