Kennedy's death in the event of my having
no child. But, as it is now, the money would go to his
estate after my death. I don't understand why it should be
so, but Papa is always harping upon it, and declaring that
Mr. Kennedy's pretended generosity has robbed us all. Papa
thinks that were I to return this could be arranged; but
I could not go back to him for such a reason. What does
it matter? Chiltern and Violet will have enough; and of
what use would it be to such a one as I am to have a sum
of money to leave behind me? I should leave it to your
children, Phineas, and not to Chiltern's.
He bids me neither see you nor write to you,--but how can
I obey a man whom I believe to be mad? And when I will not
obey him in the greater matter by returning to him it
would be absurd were I to attempt to obey him in smaller
details. I don't suppose I shall see you very often. His
letter has, at any rate, made me feel that it would be
impossible for me to return to England, and it is not
likely that you will soon come here again.
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