The Entail; or, The Lairds of Grippy
Soon after this promise the widower took his leave; but, although his whole behaviour during the visit was unexpectedly kind and considerate, and although it was impossible to withhold the epithet of liberality--nay more, even of generosity--from his offer, still it did not carry that gladness to the widow's heart which the words and the assurance were calculated to convey.