phillip buckley was out in australia. if it hadn't been for me, well, i don't want to go into that. >> well, i think perhaps you ought to, mrs. croft. >> our secret it's been, and a secret it had better remain. she knew about it, though. nick, i mean. i guess her father must have told her. but if anyone says that there is no gratitude in this world, i shall tell them that they're wrong and that this proves it. >> i presume, monsieur vyse, that as the next of kin, you could contest that will, huh? there is, i understand, a vast fortune at stake which was not the case when the will was made. >> i should not dream of contesting my cousin's disposal of her property. >> you are a very honest fellow, and i shall see that you do not lose by it. >> well, mrs. c, this-- this is a surprise, huh? >> dear, sweet girl. i wish she could look down now and see us. perhaps she does. who knows? >> perhaps. a little idea. we are fortunate indeed to have with us this evening mademoiselle lemon. now, i know that she does not like to have it b