Mr. Lightwood, without explaining that his weariness was chronic, proceeded with his exposition that, all forms of law having been at length complied with, will of Harmon deceased having been proved, death of Harmon next inheriting having been proved, etc. , and so forth, Court of Chancery having been moved, etc. and so forth, he, Mr. Lightwood, had now the gratification, honour, and happiness, again etc. and so forth, of congratulating Mr. Boffin on coming into possession as residuary legatee, of upwards of one hundred thousand pounds, standing in the books of the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, again etc. and so forth.

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