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'Certainly, Miss Aldclyffe, said the lawyer. And Mr. Manston was written to, to the effect that he was the successful competitor. 'Did you see how unmistakably her temper was getting the better of her, that minute you were in the room? said Nyttleton to Tayling, when their client had left the house.
'The name of my man, said Miss Aldclyffe, looking at her letter in turn; 'is, I think yes AEneas Manston. The next morning but one was appointed for the interviews, which were to be at the lawyer's offices. Mr. Nyttleton and Mr. Tayling were both in town for the day, and the candidates were admitted one by one into a private room.
The person was Miss Aldclyffe sitting there alone, clothed in deep mourning. The funeral of the old Captain had taken place, and his will had been read. It was very concise, and had been executed about five years previous to his death. It was attested by his solicitors, Messrs. Nyttleton and Tayling, of Lincoln's Inn Fields.
Poor old maid, she's almost old enough to be his mother. If that Manston's a schemer he'll marry her, as sure as I am Nyttleton. Let's hope he's honest, however. 'I don't think she's in love with him, said Tayling.
Considerable preference will be shown for one who possesses an artistic as well as a practical knowledge of planning and laying out. The remuneration will consist of a salary of 220 pounds, with the old manor-house as a residence Address Messrs. Nyttleton and Tayling, solicitors, Lincoln's Inn Fields. A copy of each paper was sent to Miss Aldclyffe on the day of publication.
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