There was a general silence hereupon, and his uncle was prevented from… — Essays
SAPIR 861
There was a general silence hereupon, and his uncle was prevented from replying by tears and sobs. At last he said that whatever he thought for the best would be agreeable to him; and as he intended to make him his heir, he was at liberty to dispose of what would be his.
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