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Lucius saw Mr. Pullman next day, and told him of the impression Lucille had made on her great-aunt.
‘Upon my word, sir, she's a very lucky young woman,' said the lawyer; ‘for Miss Glenlyne has a snug little fortune to dispose of, and has not a near relative to leave it to; for the Spalding Glenlynes are only third or fourth cousins, and she detests them. Now, Mr. Davoren, do you mean to put forward Miss Lucille Glenlyne's claim to the estate now in the possession of Mr. Spalding Glenlyne?'