Within an Inch of His Life by Emile Gaboriau

Although M. de Chandore was literally worshipping his grandchild on his knees, and had transferred all his hopes and his affections to her who alone survived of his large family, he had still had his thoughts when he went up stairs to take from his money-box so large a sum of money. As soon, therefore, as they were outside of the house, he said, --

"Now that we are alone, my dear child, will you tell me what you mean to do with all this money?"