human
Do you know, Robert, I have been thinking so much about the future, and I think that when we come back from our travels we ought to put aside almost all our money to do good with.
gpt
My dear, Robert said, gently,
human
I hardly think we need enter into that now, for an event has occurred which will alter all our plans. The fact is, darling, the will is missing.
gpt
The will missing, Robert! Sophy repeated, opening her eyes in astonishment--
human
It is a curious business, darling, and looks very bad. Mr. Harmer, it seems, had it down some little time since to make some slight alteration. We know that he did not destroy it upon that morning, but it is not to be found, and there is strong reason for supposing that the Misses Harmer have concealed it. In that case, although it may yet turn up, still we must look the worst in the face, and consider that it is very probable that it may never be heard of again.
gpt
And in that case should I get nothing?
human
Not one penny, Sophy; it will all go to the Misses Harmer.
gpt
Thank God!