Chapter Eight
“You are to inherit five thousand per annum from the estate in perpetuity,” the solicitor said.
“Excellent!” That was exactly what she wanted to hear. A good income that would keep her comfortably housed for the rest of her life. It wasn’t an enormous amount, but in Boston or Philadelphia it would certainly be enough.
“The annuity will be paid to you every year on the anniversary of your father’s passing,” he continued.
“That’s fine. I’ll just need to arrange for it to be carried to me in America. Is there some sort of courier—”
“Ah, no, I’m sorry, madam, but you must come in person to claim the funds yourself.”
“What? That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard of!” Amelia said, jumping to her feet.
The solicitor rose to his as well. “I am merely reading out the
