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She said unexpectedly, "I couldn't ask for anybody better." And then she glanced at me, and said mischievously, "I made some enquiries about this firm yesterday."

"Oh... I hope they were satisfactory?"

"Very." She did not tell me then what she told me later, that her informant had described us as, "as solid as the Bank of England, and as sticky as treacle." "I know I'm going to be in very good hands, Mr. Strachan."

I inclined my head. "I hope so. I am afraid that at times you may find this trust irksome, Miss Paget; I can assure you that I shall do my utmost to prevent it from becoming so. You will see in the will that the testator gave certain powers to the trustees to realise capital for the benefit of the legatee in cases where they were satisfied that it would be genuinely for her advantage."

"You mean, if I really needed a lot of money--for an operation or something--you could let me have it, if you approved?"

She was quick, that girl. "I think that is a very good example. In case of illness, if the income were insufficient, I should certainly realise some of your capital for your benefit."