This is a witty novel set in Edwardian England centering around the lives of the Ashurst family. The story explores the intrigues of the family's lawyer as he aims to acquire their deceased father's fortune. Full of humor and plot twists, this literary masterpiece remains a classic portrayal of the mores of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.