But I must be certain that it is mine. If
there is no will, I am clear as to who is the owner of this estate;
if there is a will, and I and mine are not included in its
provisions, I will step aside. First, however, the obligation to
search for a will is imperative; and I shall continue it until
clearly satisfied that no such document exists."
What a womanly dignity there was in Mrs. Montgomery as she said
this, drawing her tall form up to its full height in speaking--not
proudly, but with conscious integrity!
"What is right is always best." I made the remark as well
approvingly as in expression of an immutable truth.
"Always, always," she replied, with earnestness. "There is no
blinder folly than that of grasping a present worldly good, at the
expense of violated justice. Whoever does so, comes out that far
wrong in the end. There is only one way that leads to peace of mind:
the way of honor and right. All other ways, no matter into what rich
harvest fields they may lead in the beginning, terminate in
wretchedness. There never has been, and never will be, any exception
to this rule.
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