Mr. Pickle, surprised at her demand, began to act the part of a
comforter, assuring her that her distemper was not at all dangerous, and
that he would instantly send for a physician, who would convince
her that she was in no manner of jeopardy; so that there was
no occasion at present to employ any officious attorney in such a
melancholy task. Indeed, this affectionate brother was of opinion
that a will was altogether superfluous at any rate, as he himself
was heir-in-law to his sister's whole real and personal estate.
But she insisted on his compliance with such determined obstinacy,
that he could no longer resist her importunities; and, a arriving,
she dictated and executed her will, in which she bequeathed
to Commodore Trunnion one thousand pounds, to purchase a mourning
ring, which she hoped he would wear as a pledge of her friendship
and affection. Her brother, though he did not much relish this
testimony of her love, nevertheless that same evening gave an
account of this particular to Mr. Hatchway, who was also, as Mr.
Pickle assured him, generously remembered by the testatrix.
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