“Your Honour,” said an Attorney, rising, “what is the present status of this case — as far as it has gone?”

“I have given a judgment for the residuary legatee under the will,” said the Court, “put the costs upon the contestants, decided all questions relating to fees and other charges; and, in short, the estate in litigation has been settled, with all controversies, disputes, misunderstandings, and differences of opinion thereunto appertaining.”

“Ah, yes, I see,” said the Attorney, thoughtfully, “we are making progress — we are getting on famously.”

“Progress?” echoed the Judge —“progress? Why, s............