human
But Mrs. Grandon still has a life interest,
gpt
That can be hypothecated, or the will gives her the privilege of taking any certain sum that can be agreed upon. It would not impoverish me to pay it myself,
human
But your brother must agree to all this; it is _his_ business, not yours.
gpt
He will agree to it,
human
Still, I should suppose there would be a feeling of honor,
gpt
I think my honor has never been questioned, Mr. Wilmarth, nor my integrity.
human
You quite mistake me, he replies, with a covert but insolent evasion;
gpt
and the lips show a sort of sardonic smile.
human
That is what your brother lacks; I suppose we have no reasonable right to look for it in you, a literary man.
gpt
I give you this notice, so that you may prepare for the event. There will be no undue haste, but I should like to have the business settled in from one to two years hence.