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.
"Blanche was examining a small drawer in an old secretary, when she
accidentally pressed her hand against one side, which yielded. She
pressed harder, lad it continued to yield, until it was pushed back
several inches. On withdrawing this pressure, the side returned to
its place. She then tried to see how far it could be forced in. As
soon as it had passed a certain point, a secret drawer, set in
vertically, sprung up, and from the side, which fell open, the will
dropped out."
"It is singular," said I, "that it should come to light just at this
time."
"It is Providential, no doubt," Mrs. Montgomery remarked.
"What course will you pursue?" I inquired.
"My first step will be to recall Mr. Wallingford."
"I must take the liberty of a friend, and object to that," said I.
"On what ground?"
"This will may be worth the paper on which it is written, and no
more.
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