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You will be surprised to hear that she has appointed me her executrix . '' `` I am not at all surprised , '' replied Lionel ; `` I am sure she has done a wise thing at last . '' `` That is more than I am , '' replied I , `` but I appreciate the compliment . But , Lionel , there is no time to be lost , as Mr Selwyn , the lawyer , is coming here at one o'clock , and before he comes I wish you to read over Lady R -- 's confession , if I may so call it , which will explain the motives of her conduct towards you . I am afraid that it will not extenuate her conduct , but recollect that she has now made all the reparation in her power , and that we must forgive as we hope to be forgiven . Sit down and read these papers , while I unpack one or two of my boxes upstairs . '' `` The last time that we were here , I corded them up for you , Miss Valerie ; I hope that you will allow me to assist you again . ''