a week before he died."

"You'll have to swear that, remember, in a court. I'm not going to
let the matter rest, I can tell you. You'll have to prove that. How
long is it since he asked you what you would do with the estate if he
left it to you?"

Kate thought for a moment before she answered. "It was only two days
before he died, if I remember rightly."

"But you must remember rightly. You'll have to swear to it. And now
tell me this honestly; do you believe, in your , that he was in
a condition wordnetanger for making a will?"

"I advised him not to make it."

"Why? why? What reason did you give?"

"I told him that I thought no man should alter family arrangements
when he was so ill."

"Exactly. You told him that. And what did he say?"

"He was very angry, and made me send for Mr Gogram."

"Now, Kate, think a little before you answer me again. If ever you
are to do me a good turn, you must do it now. And remember this, I
don't at all